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The duo discuss the Warlords Cup and Britcon; what went well, what didn't and highlight the areas they think the tournaments could improve on, as well as briefly talking through their own gaming successes and failures.If you still need models for your English Open army, check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week!https://www.firestormgames.co.uk/wargames-miniatures/bolt-action/?aff=64a025ee621f1https://affiliates.waylandgames.co.uk/1240.htmlYou can also support the podcast by buying some merch here: https://tabletoptommies.com/collection/all-products/

This week Jonny & Phil discuss playing early war French in Bolt Action using the Armies of France and Allies book. If you fancy creating your own French army, check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week!https://www.firestormgames.co.uk/wargames-miniatures/bolt-action/?aff=64a025ee621f1https://affiliates.waylandgames.co.uk/1240.htmlYou can also support the podcast by buying some merch here: https://tabletoptommies.com/collection/all-products/

Join us as we take a long look at Tough Gut, the second theatre book for Bolt Action focusing on the Italian Campaign: what you need to know, what you might have heard but haven't fact-checked and why the new French units won't appear in a French generic reinforced platoon.
This is a longer episode so you'll find the sections time-stamped below:
0:01:00 Background0:05:30 Scenarios0:07:30 New British and Commonwealth units0:30:40 New US and French Units0:54:20 New Allied Italians Units1:03:00 New German Units1:36:40 New Italian Axis Units1:42:00 Commonwealth Platoons and Characteristics1:49:30 Theatre Selectors1:52:50 Generic Units/Generic Equipment/Appendix/Fortifications
If you fancy creating your own Tough Gut army, check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week!https://www.firestormgames.co.uk/wargames-miniatures/bolt-action/?aff=64a025ee621f1https://affiliates.waylandgames.co.uk/1240.htmlYou can also support the podcast by buying some merch here: https://tabletoptommies.com/collection/all-products/

Jonny & Phil discuss the lesser seen Armies of the Finland in Bolt Action. Jonny tries to be a historian for a spell, Phil assists. They talk about what makes Finland a top tier army, and briefly highlight anything interesting in their theatre selectors.Want to support the podcast? Why not buy some merch: https://tabletoptommies.com/collection/all-products/

Jonny & Phil discuss the star spangled Armies of the United States in Bolt Action. Phil talks about his new USMC army, Jonny says "it could be better". They talk about all the fun units they love seeing and choose their favourite Sherman.Want to support the podcast? Why not buy some merch: https://tabletoptommies.com/collection/all-products/

What makes a good Bolt Action table? Jonny & Phil discuss everything to consider from aesthetics to rules when choosing and placing terrain on your table.Want to support the podcast? Why not buy some merch: https://tabletoptommies.com/collection/all-products/

In this episode, Jonny and Phil are joined by Alex Bundock, England WTC captain, to discuss all things Japanese in Bolt Action. Despite popular opinion, it is possible to run a successful and highly competitive Japanese army without the need for masses of semi-naked men with pointy pieces of vegetation.Merch available at https://tabletoptommies.com/collection/all-products/

In this episode Jonny and Phil take an in-depth look at Tank War, discussing the make up of an armoured platoon, key differences from a reinforced infantry platoon and name drop some WW2 tank aces. Listen now to find out who is the biggest tanker.Buy a Tee or English Open ticket at https://tabletoptommies.com/

In this episode we're joined by Michael Smith, TO of Beachhead and England WTC player, to discuss his favourite Soviet units. Despite Michael's anti-tank choices, no dogs were harmed in the making of this episode. Following a brief discussion of Michael's rise to Bolt Action supremacy, he takes us through the best and most fun options in each category of the reinforced platoon.For information about the English Open visit us at https://tabletoptommies.com/englishopen23/

Jonny proves it's possible to build the most competitive army in Bolt Action using only the Armies of Germany. Phil then disproves this theory. Unperturbed, Jonny has an Ace up his sleeve, which turns out to be a Joker. The pair then discuss all the fun that can be had using German units, before lamenting the dearth of the half track. Das Ende.If you are socially inclined, join us on facebook!