Assembling Biltz's Battlegroup

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Assembling Biltz's Battlegroupwith Blake Coster

Years of combat have made your infantry a tough fighting force. Thecutting edge of your attack is the imposing A7V panzer and Stoss (shockplatoons. This tank is superior to British tanks in practically every way.

Mass them against a weak point in the enemy line and use itsoverwhelming firepower to tear open a gap in Tommy’s trenches.

Learn more about Biltz's Battlegroup here...

Great War The Great War of 1914-18 was global in its reach. Yet this globalconflict would be decided by the mighty clashes upon thebattlefields of Europe.

Learn more about Great War here...

In this article, I'll demonstrate how to assemble the contents of the German Great War box set Biltz's Battlegroup. Solet's not waste anytime as there is a lot to cover!

But before we get too far ahead of ourselves, let's ensure the contents of our Biltz's Battlegroup box set are all

present and correct. Biltz's Battlegroup contains the following: one Infanteriekompanie HQ, two Infanterie Platoons,one Infanterie Machine-gun Platoon, one Infantry Gun Platoon , one Panzer Platoon (with decal sheet), and of coursethe 36-page Great War rules supplement itself. That's a lot of content; so let break it down unit by unit.

If you have any problems or issues with the contents of your box set, please feel free to contact our Customer Serviceteam at: [email protected]

The Infanteriekompanie HQ

The OfficersDescription of Componentsa. 1x Company Command officer figure.b. 1x 2iC Command officer figure.

Assembling The Company Command Pistol TeamTo assemble the Company Command Pistol team, simply arrange the CompanyCommand Officer figure, one NCO Rifleman figure and one Rifleman figure on one of

the Small three-hole bases provided in the box set.

Assembling The 2iC Command Pistol TeamTo assemble the 2iC Command Pistol team, simply arrange the 2iC Command Officer figure, one NCO Rifleman andone Rifleman figure on one of the Small three-hole bases provided in the box set.

Note: Both Command Pistol teams can be upgraded to Command SMG teams for +5 points per team. If you choose todo this simply replace the NCO Rifleman figure with the NCO armed with a SMG (see the image below for moredetails).

The NCOsDescription of Components

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a. 2x NCO figures armed with SMGs.b. 1x NCO Rifleman figure with hand pointing backwards.c. 2x NCO Rifleman figures with hand pointing forward.d. 1x Kneeling Rifleman NCO figure pointing.

Note: NCO figures are contained in Command teams as well asbeing spread out amongst to rest of the units.

The Anti-Tank RifleDescription of Componentsa. 3x Prone Anti-tank Rifle figures.

Assembling The Anti-Tank Rifle TeamsThe Infanteriekompanie HQ has the option to add an Anti-tank Section with up to three Anti-tank Rifle teams. Torepresent these teams correctly in Great War , the first Anti-tank Rifle team need to contain one NCO Rifleman figure,one Prone Anti-tank Rifle figure and one Rifleman figure. The other two Anti-tank Rifle teams contain one Prone Anti-tank Rifle figure and two Rifleman figures.

Tip: Depending on the number of Anti-tank Rifle teams you're planning on fielding, ensure that one of these teamsincludes an NCO Rifleman figure.

The Anti-tank Rifle teams are modelled on the Medium four-hole bases included in the box set. Be sure to make use

of the base plugs to fill two of the figure holes on the bases in order to attach the Anti-tank Rifle figure directly to thebase.

The Granatenwerfer Mortar Description of Componentsa. 2x Kneeling Granatenwerfer loader figures.b. 3x Reclined Rifleman figures.c. 2x Granatenwerfer mortars.

Note: The extra Reclined Rifleman figure can be folded into your pool of Riflemen to be used as part of teams in your Infanteriekompanie HQ.

Assembling The Granatenwerfer Mortar TeamsThe Infanteriekompanie HQ has the option to add a Werfer Section with up to two Greantenwerfer teams. Toassemble these Granatenwerfer mortar teams, simply arrange one Granatenwerfer loader figure, one reclined Riflemanfigure and one Granatenwerfer mortar on a Small three-hole base.

Tip: Use one of the base plugs to fill the figure hole in order to attach the Reclined Rilfeman figure directly to thebase.

The Sniper TeamDescription of Componentsa. 1x Prone Observer figure.b. 1x Prone Sniper figure.

Assembling The Sniper TeamThe Infanteriekompanie HQ has the option to add a Sniper team for +60 points. To assemble the Sniper team simplyarrange the Prone Observer figure and Prone Sniper figure on the Small two-hole base.

Tip: Use the base plugs to fill both the figure holes on the Small two-hole base in order to attach the Observer and

Sniper figures directly to the base.

The Flame-thrower TeamDescription of Componentsa. 3x Flame-thrower Number Two figures.b. 3x Flame-thrower Gunner figures.





Assembling The Flame-thrower TeamsThe Infanteriekompanie HQ has the option to add a Flame-thrower Section with up to three Flame-thrower teams. Torepresent these teams correctly in Great War , the first flame-thrower team need to contain one NCO Rifleman figure,one Rifleman figure and the two-man flame-thrower team consisting of the flame-thrower gunner figure and theNumber Two figure. The other two flame-thrower teams need to contain the two-man flame-thrower team and twoRiflemen figures.

Tip: Depending on the number of Flame-thrower teams you're planning on fielding, ensure that one of these teamsincludes an NCO Rifleman figure.

The flame-thrower teams are modelled on the Medium four-hole bases included in the box set.

The RiflemenDescription of Componentsa. 2x Prone Riflemen figures.b. 4x Kneeling Riflemen figures.c. 2x Leaning Riflemen figures.d. 2x Advancing Riflemen figures.e. 1x Aiming Rifleman figure.

The BasesDescription of Componentsa. 1x Small two-hole base.b. 4x Small three-hole bases.c. 6x Medium four-hole bases.

d. 2x Base plug sprues.

The Infanterie Platoon(s)

Note: Biltz's Battlegroup contains two identical Infanterie Platoons; shown below is the contents of a single InfanteriePlatoon. You'll need to assemble both of these platoons to fulfil the compulsory requirements of a Infanteriekompanie.

The Officers & NCOsDescription of Componentsa. 1x Officer figure with pistol.b. 2x NCO figures armed with SMGs.c. 1x NCO Rifleman figure with hand pointing backwards.d. 1x NCO Rifleman figure with hand pointing forward.e. 2x Kneeling Rifleman NCO figures pointing.

Assembling The Command Pistol TeamTo assemble the Command Pistol team, simply arrange the Officer figure, one NCO Rifleman and one Rifleman figureon one of the Small three-hole bases provided in the box set.

Note: The Command team can be upgraded to Command SMG teams for +5 points per team. If you choose to do thissimply replace the NCO Rifleman figure with the NCO armed with a SMG.

The Riflemen

Description of Components

a. 2x Prone Riflemen figures.b. 4x Kneeling Riflemen figures.c. 4x Leaning Riflemen figures.

d. 5x Advancing Riflemen A figures.e. 4x Advancing Riflemen B figures.f. 4x Aiming Rifleman figures.





Assembling The Rifle Squad An Infanterie Platoon consists of the HQ Section containing the Command Pistol Team (which we've already covered)two Rifle Squads, and two Machine-gun Squads. Each of these Rifle squad contains two Rifle teams. The first Rifleteam needs to contain one NCO figure and three Riflemen figures. The second team simply contains four Riflemenfigures.

The Machine-gun Squad is made up of a Rifle team and a MG team. The Rifle team consists of one NCO figure andthree Riflemen figures and the Machine-gun teams the two-man MG team (the prone gunner and loader figures; seethe examples below) and one rifleman figure.

The Rifle and MG teams are modelled on the Medium four-hole bases inlcuded in the box set.

The MG TeamDescription of Componentsa. 2x Prone MG gunner figures.b. 2x Prone MG loader figures.

Tip: Use the base plugs to fill the figure holes on the baseintended for use for the MG team in order to attach the proneMG gunner and loader figures directly to the base.

The Rifle Grenade TeamDescription of Componentsa. 1x Rifle Grenade figure loading grenade.b. 1x Kneeling Rifle Grenade figure.c. 1x Standing Rifle Grenade figure.

Assembling The Rifle Grenade Team An Infanterie Platoon can replace up to one Rifle team with aRifle Grenade team for +5 points. To represent this team, simplyarrange the three Rifle Grenade figures and one NCO figure ona Medium four-hole base.

The BasesDescription of Componentsa. 1x Small three-hole base.b. 9x Medium four-hole bases.c. 1x Base plug sprue.

The Infanterie Machine-gun Platoon

The Command Pistol TeamDescription of Componentsa. 1x Advancing Rifleman figure.b. 1x NCO Rifleman figure pointing backwards.c. 1x Officer figure with pistol pointing.

Assembling The Command Pistol TeamTo assemble the Command Pistol team, simply arrange theOfficer figure, the NCO Rifleman and the Rifleman figure on oneof the Small three-hole bases provided in the box set.

The Machine-gun SectionsDescription of Componentsa. 4x Kneeling HMG loader figures

b. 4x Kneeling HMG gunner figures.c. 4x Maxim HMGs.

Assembling The Machine-gun SectionsThe Infanterie Machine-gun Platoon contains a Command Pistol team(which I've already covered) and four Machine-gun sections.

Two of the Machine-gun sections need to contain the two-man HMG crew consisting of the kneeling gunner andloader as well as the Maxim HMG itself and an NCO figure. The other two teams are made up of the same two-manHMG crew and a Rifleman figure.

Tip: Use the base plugs to fill the leftover figure hole on the base as each Maxim HMG team consists of only a threefigures.





The NCO & RiflemenDescription of Componentsa. 2x Kneeling NCO Riflemen figures pointing.b. 1x Kneeling Riflemen figures.c. 2x Prone Riflemen figures.

The BasesDescription of Componentsa. 1x Small three-hole base.b. 4x Medium four-hole bases.c. 2x Base plug sprue.

Assembling The Maxim HMG

Step 1. Begin by using the base plugs to fill the spare figure hole. Step 2. Position the gunner figure.

Step 3. Next, correctly positionthe Maxim HMG with the gunner.

Step 4. Finally, add the loader figureensuring the ammunition belt is beingfeed from the right-hand side of the gun.

Below: The Maxim HMG ready for anNCO or Rifleman to complete theteam.

The Panzer Platoon






a. 4x A7V tracks.b. 2x MG sprues.c. 4x Rear mudguards.d. 4x Front mudguards.e. 4x Front cut-down mudguards.

f. 4x Rear cut-down mudguards.g. 2x 5.7cm guns.h. 4x Hull skirts.i. 2x Resin A7V hulls.

WWI German Tank Decal SheetDescription of Componentsa. 1x WWI German Tank Decal sheet.

Assembling The A7V

Step 1. Begin assembling the A7V byattaching the tracks to the bottom of theresin hull.

Note: The word 'Front' and an arrow hasbeen inscribed on the top of the track to add in the correct orientation.

Which end is the front of the A7V you may ask? Where is5.7cm goes.

Below: The front of the A7V is where the 5.7cm gunattaches to the hull.

Below: The track attached to the left-hand side of the hull.

Tip: The tracks for the A7V areambidextrous and therefore can be usedon both sides of the vehicle.

Tip: When referring to left or right-hand side in regards to a Flames Of War miniature, the orientation is determined asif looking at the vehicle from the rear.





Below: The track attached to the right-hand side of the hull.

Step 2. Next, attach the hull skirts to the underside of the front andrear of the hull. Note the two holes in which the skirts attach.

Below: The front hull skirt attached to the resin hull.

Below: The rear hull skirt attached to the resin hull.

Step 3. Next, attach the mudguards tothe hull of the A7V.

Below: The locations on the A7V hull wherethe mudguards attach.

Below: The front mudguard attached to the hull.

Below: The rear mudguard attached to the hull.

Below: The mudguards successfully attached to the left-hand side of the hull.

Below: The mudguards successfully attached to theright-hand side of the hull.

Below: There is also an option to model the A7V withcut-down mudguards. A7V crews would cut-down themudguards to prevent mud from building up underneathand damaging the tracks.

Below: An example of the cut -down mudguards on the A7V.

Note: Use either the all regular mudguards or all cut-downmudguards on your A7V models; not a mixture of the two.

Step 5. Finally, attach the machine-guns to the inside of





Step 4. Next, attach the 5.7cm gun to the front of the hull. the machine-gun ports located on the hull of the A7V.

Below: The machine-gun ports of the rear of the A7V.

Below: The machine-gun ports of the left-hand side of the vehicle.

Below: The machine-gunsattached to the left-hand side of the A7V.

Below: The machine-guns attached to the

right-hand side of the A7V.

Below: The machine-gunsattached to the rear of the

A7V.

Below: With the machine-guns in place,

the A7V is near fully-assembled.

The Infantry Gun Platoon

The 7.62cm Krupp Infantry Gun


a. 2x Observer figures with binoculars.b. 2x Standing loader figures.c. 2x Kneeling gunner figures.d. 2x Kneeling loader figures.

e. 2x 7.62cm Krupp infantry gunsf. 2x Gun shieldsg. 4x Gun trail wheels.h. 2x Medium bases.

Assembling The 7.62 Krupp Infantry Gun

Step 1. Begin by attaching the wheels to each side of the gun trail.





Step 2. Next, attach the gun shield by sliding it over the barrel.

Below: With the gun shield in place, the7.62cm Krupp infantry gun is now fully assembled.

Assembling The 7.62cm Krupp Infantry Gun CrewEach 7.62cm Krupp infantry gun is manned by a four-man crew. To represent an Infantry Gun Section in Great War correctly, attach an assembled 7.62cm Krupp infantry gun to one of the Medium bases included in the box set. Next,surround the gun with one Observer figure, one Standing loader figure, one Kneeling gunner figures and one Kneelingloader figure.

I hope you find this assembly guide useful when it comes time to assemble your own Biltz's Battlegroup for Great War

Till next time, happy modelling!

~ Blake.

Last Updated On Monday, January 01, 0001 by Blake at Battlefront

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