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Flames Of War Pacific
The Books
Gung-Ho – US Marine Corps in the Pacific Banzai – Imperial Japanese Forces in the Pacific
Learn more about Gung-Ho here... Learn more about Banzai here...

When and Where…?
Choosing a Historical Theme for Your Gung-Ho and Banzai Armies

Some players may wish to theme their forces for particular landings or battles, which can be difficult if you aren’t sure when equipment was in service. This article explains when specific items of equipment were introduced, giving you a guide to choosing campaign-appropriate equipment for your Pacific armies. 

When and Where...?

When and Where…?

Pacific Product Spotlights
United States Marine Corps
Gator's Amtracks – Marine Tank Company (USAB06) Amphibian Tank Platoon (UBX45) LCT(4) Amtrac Section (UBX46)
Gator's Amtracks – Marine Tank Company (USAB06) Amphibian Tank Platoon
(UBX45)
LVT(4) Amtrac Section (UBX46)
Marine Rocket Launcher Battery (UBX47) M4A2 Sherman (US045) M3A1 37mm Anti-tank Gun (US509)

Marine Rocket Launcher Battery
(UBX47)

M4A2 Sherman
(US045)
M3A1 37mm Anti-tank Gun
(US509)
20mm Twin Mk 4 Anti-aircraft Gun (US548) Marine Rifle Platoon (US772) Company Machine-gun Platoon (US773)
20mm Twin Mk 4 Anti-aircraft gun (US548) Marine Rifle Platoon
(US772)
Company Machine-gun Platoon (US773)
Machine-gun Platoon (US774) Mortar Platoon (US775) Marine Engineer Assault Section (US776)
Machine-gun Platoon
(US774)
Mortar Platoon
(US775)
Marine Engineer Assault Section
(US776)
Artillery Group (Marine) (USO140) Marine War Dog Team (USO199) Sherman Dozer Kit (USO200)
Marine Artillery Group Marine
(USO140)
Marine War Dog Team
(USO199)
Sherman Dozer Kit
(USO200)

Imperial Japanese Forces
Type 97 Te-Ke Platoon (JBX05) Type 2 Ka-Mi Platoon (JBX06) Type 1 Ho-Ni Platoon (JBX07) Type 4 Ho-Ro Platoon (JBX08)
Type 97 Te-Ke Platoon (JBX05) Type 2 Ka-Mi Platoon (JBX06) Type 1 Ho-Ni Platoon
(JBX07)
Type 4 Ho-Ro Platoon (JBX08)
Type 97 Chi-Ha Platoon (JBX09) Type 1 47mm Gun (JP510) Type 98 20mm Gun (JP541) Type 88 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Gun (JP550)
Type 97 Chi-Ha Platoon (JBX09) Type 1 47mm Gun
(JP510)
Type 98 20mm Gun (JP541) Type 88 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Gun (JP550)
Type 91 105mm Gun (JP575) Medium Mortar Platoon (JP705) Hohei Weapons Platoon (JP707)
Type 91 105mm Gun
(JP575)
Medium Mortar Platoon
(JP705)
Hohei Weapons Platoon
(JP707)

Aircraft
F4U Corsair (AC016) Mitsubishi Zero (AC017)
F4U Corsair
(AC016)
Mitsubishi Zero
(AC017)

Existing Products
Hohei Chutai (JBX01) Medium 			Sensha Platoon (JBX02) Light 			Sensha Platoon (JBX03)
Hohei Chutai
(JBX01)

Medium Sensha Platoon (JBX02) 

Light Sensha Platoon
(JBX03)
Hohei 
			Platoon (JP702) Hohei 
			Machine-gun Platoon (JP704)
Hohei Platoon
(JP702)
Hohei Machine-gun Platoon
(JP704)
Isuzu 
			1.5-ton Truck (JP430)
Nikuhaku Teams (JP706)
Isuzu 1.5-ton Truck
(JP430)
Nikuhaku Teams
(JP706)
Type 94 37mm Anti-tank Gun (JP501) Type 92 70mm Gun (JP560) Type 96 150mm Howitzer (JP580)
Type 94 37mm Anti-tank Gun (JP501) Type 92 70mm Gun
(JP560)
Type 96 150mm Howitzer
(JP580)
Type 38 75mm Infantry Gun (JP570) Type 41 75mm Infantry Gun (JP565) Artillery HQ (JP710)
Type 38 75mm Gun
(JP570)
Type 41 75mm Infantry Gun
(JP565)
Artillery HQ
(JP710)

Pacific Gaming Accessories
US Marines Gaming Accessories Japanese Gaming Acessories
US Marine Gaming Aids Japanese Gaming Aids

Know Your Pacific Armour & Aircraft
Pacific Terrain
Pacific Beach Landing Mats Pacific Beach Landing Mats

If you liked the look of the beach landing mats used in the Island Landing battle report, you can now have your own hard-wearing, easy-to-use vinyl beach mats.

This set of two printed vinyl mats gives you an instant beach. It includes two mats, with designs perfect for either the Island Landing mission or the Atoll Landing mission from Gung-Ho, or just any battlefield layout which includes a beachfront.

Pacific Beach Landing Mats...


Island Landing Video Battle Report

Flames Of War rules writer Phil Yates, playing a Japanese Hohei Chutai (Infantry Company), defends against game designer Andrew Haught's Marine Rifle Company in the new Island Landing Mission from Gung-Ho.

And you can read more about Andrew and Phil's army lists here...

Pacific Launch Week

To celebrate the launch of Flames Of War Pacific with the two new briefing books, Gung-Ho and Banzai, we ran a week-long blog featuring videos, a battle report, painting and modelling articles, competitions and more.

Check out the Pacific Launch Week blog...
Pacific Articles
Painting LVT Tanks
Amphibious Tank Camouflage in the Pacific

The LVT Amtank was a one of the most iconic (and odd-looking) pieces of equipment deployed by the US Marine Corps in the Pacific. Chris Townley looks at four campaign-specific camouflage schemes you can use to give your amphibious tanks a distinctive and historical look.

Painting LVT Tanks – Amphibious Tank Camouflage in the Pacific...

Painting LVT Tanks – Amphibious Tank Camouflage in the Pacific

By Sword and Flames – Hohei Chutai Tactics By Sword and Flames
Hohei Chutai Tactics

Japanese infantry armies in Flames Of War present a unique challenge. Miguel Tapia-Ruano discusses tactics and list-building suggestions for the Japanese Hohei Chutai (Infantry Company) from Banzai.

By Sword and Flames - Hohei Chutai Tactics...


They Came From the Sea
Amphibious Tanks in the Pacific – Part 1

Few military operations are as difficult or risky as landing troops on an enemy beach. Amphibious tank can really help to even the odds.

Chris Townley gives his list-building tips for the Marine Amphibian Tank Company, using the LVT(A) Amtanks.

They Came From the Sea:
Amphibious Tanks in the Pacific – Part 1...

They Came From the Sea – Amphibious Tanks in the Pacific
They Came From the Sea
Amphibious Tanks in the Pacific – Part 2 

In the second part of his article, Chris discusses his favourite list from Banzai, based around a truly strange-looking machine, the Japanese Type 2 Ka Mi Amphibious Tank.

They Came From the Sea: Amphibious Tanks in the Pacific – Part 2...

Pacific Basing Ideas Pacific Basing Ideas

Having great-looking themed bases is one of the best ways of creating a good-looking army. The terrain of the Pacific Theatre, with its unique colours and textures, provides plenty of interesting opportunities and challenges.

Pacific Basing Ideas...

Staff Pacific Armies
Andrew's Ka-Mi Amphibious Tank Company

Andrew Haught is so enamoured with the idea of amphibious tanks, he is planning a Japanese army around 15 of them! He fills us in on his progress so far, including his unique painting approach.

Andrew's Ka-Mi Amphibious Tank Company...

Andew's Ka-Mi Amphibious Tank Company
Painting Japanese Tanks

James shows how to paint a Japanese Type 97 Chi-Ha tank from Banzai. He shows some tips on ways to paint bright yellow and gives a primer on how to do an oil-based pin wash.

Painting Japanese Tanks...

US Tank Painting Guide

Aaron demonstrates a fast and effective method for painting a US Sherman tank from Gung-Ho.

US Tank Painting Guide...

Adding Improvised Armour
to an M4A3

Marine tankers in the Pacific would sometimes add a layer of wooden planks to their tanks, to protect them from magnetic mines. The soon-to-be-released resin-and-plastic M4A2 Sherman will include optional improvised wooden armour pieces in metal.

If you're keen to add improvised armour to the Sherman tanks you already have – such as the all-plastic M4A3 models – Dan shows you how.

Adding Improvised Armour to an M4A3...


When and Where...?

Choosing a Historical Theme for Your Gung-Ho and Banzai Armies.

When and Where...?...

Gung-Ho and Banzai


Last Updated On Wednesday, August 10, 2016 by Wayne at Battlefront