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[Image] IDF Mechanized Platoon - figures from Battlefront  As part of the preparation for the Yom Kippur War game at Prairiecon this year I had finished some IDF M3 half tracks.  Now there are some infantry to go along with them - this is an IDF mechanized platoon from Battlefront for their "Fate Of A Nation" supplement to Flames of War.

[Image] Each squad of two bases has their own M3 [Image] Decent sculpts from Battlefront All of the 15mm Yom Kippur War gaming we have been doing uses individually based infantry. I don't play Flames of War very much - maybe once or twice a year - but since they came out with "Fate Of A Nation" I have been wanting to try it out.  These mechanized infantry will serve as a support platoon for the IDF tank company.

[Image] Would work for '73 as well as '67 in my view
The Battlefront models are pretty nice. The platoon includes troops equipped with FN-FALs, Uzi SMGs, FN-MAG LMGs, a couple of bazooka teams and a light (50mm) mortar team. I think these would work for 1973 as well as 1967 without too much trouble.

[Image] Most of the troops carry FN-FAL rifles, with a sprinkling of Uzis
Khurasan offers IDF mech infantry for 1973, but the kit is almost identical.  Given the choice, I would recommend the Khurasan figures over the Battlefront ones, although the Battlefront pack comes with all of the bases you would need as well.

[Image] Two FN-MAG teams are also an option to upgrade the platoon The IDF force-org chart for "Fate Of A Nation" only allows for one of these platoons to be attached to the tank company, so I expect an IDF player will have to be a little cautious using them, as it seems the Egyptian/UAR player can get two whole companies of infantry into their force.  This seems appropriate - elite mechanized troops that need to be used with care by the commander in order to have the greatest effect.
 
[Image] Command & weapons group - mortar and two bazooka teams Between these guys and the M51 Shermans I have already painted, I basically have a 1200-or-so point IDF tank company for "Fate Of A Nation".  I'm not sure what point total an "average" FOW game would be, but since it is mostly tanks, I guess it would go pretty fast. And as mentioned above, these will work fine for a Flames of War game set in the Yom Kippur War as well.

[Image] Ready for action on the table  Stay tuned for more 15mm Arab-Israeli stuff from the painting table...