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What is Battleground?
Easy Eights Battleground World War II is a tabletop
miniatures game that fights the greatest war the world has ever
seen but this time you are the commander in the field! Lead
gutsy and mobile US GIs into combat with Bazookas, Tommy
Guns, and Garand Rifles. Duke it out with tough German troops
loaded for action with Schmeissers, Potato Mashers, and Lugers!
Or defend the Russian Motherland with charging Ivans armed
with PPSh-41 SMGs and Molotov Cocktails! Whichever army you
choose to lead, you are sure to have quick, easy and exciting fun
with the Battleground Miniatures Rule System. We invite you to
explore our website. So stick around and get ready for real hard-
hitting action with Battleground World War II where magic
cant save you, only guts and glory!
how does it work?
The Battleground Miniatures Rule System is simple
and easy to learn. It also accurately recreates the way World War
II was actually fought by the men in the front ranks. Easy Eight
Enterprises spent three years of writing, playtesting, and research-
ing to make sure these three goals (simple, easy, accurate) where
captured in the Battleground Miniatures Rule System.
The basic premise of the Battleground Miniatures Rule
System is that one miniature figure on a game table represents
one World War II soldier. Each figure/soldier receives two actions
every game turn in a Battleground World War II game. A typical
action is moving in combat, shooting a rifle, throwing a grenade,
or just about anything you can think of! Dice are then rolled to
determine the success of most actions and to see if any damage
is done to the enemy. The fun part of the Battleground Miniatures
Rule System is that players (who we call gamers) get to actu-
ally decide what actions his men do. In other words he commands
them in battle!
Battleground World War II games are played on a table
with terrain making a 3-D battlefield. Battleground World War II
games are also played with either pre-generated game scenarios
(some are offered free on our website see Support) or through
a point system where each opponent buys his army/force with
points. The main rules explain the game table, terrain, and both
ways of playing (though which method you play is again your
choice)!
how do i get started?
The best way to get started is to get the Action Pack box
set. This will get you started with the Battleground World War
II Rules Set, 10 US miniatures, 10 German miniatures, and dice.
The rules will explain how the game is played in an easy to learn
format.
Another good way to get started is to get a friend or two
involved. Battleground World War II is not a solitaire game and
requires two or more players.
what do i do next?
The most important thing is to have figures to play with!
Figures are the game pieces and thus are required for play. First,
choose an army that suits your fancy. Select one of the US,
German, or Russian armies. Have your friend(s) select an oppos-
ing army to yours.
In Battleground World War II different armies are struc-
tured very similar. In World War II armies organized men into
units. The base unit in World War II and thus in the game is the
Rifle Squad. This unit is 10 men, each man in the Rifle Squad
having a special duty or job. Three or four Rifle Squads make up a
Rifle Platoon approximately 45 men. Special units in each army
can also be attached to Rifle Squads or Platoons during the course
of play. These special units are generally smaller in size but pos-
sess machine guns, anti-tank weapons, or other special attributes
that spice up any army! Oh, by the way dont forget to add a sniper
team or two just to shake up the enemy.
what units should i Get?
The choice is really up to you! Each unit has specific infor-
mation and rules about how that unit fights in Battleground World
War II combat. This information is captured on Play Sheets. Easy Eights Commitment
Reading the Play Sheets of each unit help to explain the pros, cons,
and special abilities of each unit. These Play Sheets can be found in Easy Eight Enterprises is committed to offering the best
the Support section of our website or are found in our supplemental gaming products available. Ultimately, we want YOU the gamer
Scenario Packs like Fury On The Fatherland. to have fun in the exciting hobby of tabletop miniature gaming.
Generally, most gamers have an army or force of at least If you have any questions about Battleground World War II, our
a platoon in size. This usually equals four Rifle Squads and one products, or our website, please give us a call at 1-800-335-2977.
Rifle Platoon Command unit or roughly 45 figures. Other units We will be glad to help anyone who has never played before get
are then attached to the Rifle Platoon to give added abilities in play. started. So, pick up the phone and give us a call!
Some gamers add extra machine guns (MMG Teams) or Snipers.
The choice is up to you to customize your force the way you think
is best.

painting miniatures
One of the neat features of tabletop miniatures gaming is
that it combines several different hobbies into one! Gaming is obvi-
ously one such hobby while collecting miniatures is another. An
added hobby is that of painting your Battleground World War II
miniatures. Painting your miniatures is not only fun but it adds real-
ism and color to your gaming experience. Look for painting advice
on our website in the very near future.

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 armor vehicles: http://hometown.aol.com/brewace/1-48a.htm this
site is a great resource for all of your 1/48 scale needs.

Tanks in Battleground
So you now have built your army and ready to fight. Your
anti-tank units are ready for the enemy armor, but you hesitate Die-Cast
to field your force without a big punch. There is something cool
Die-cast vehicles are made from die-cast metal and fea-
about placing a gigantic steel monster on the table, it just makes
ture moving turrets and treads. The tracks even roll! Solido is the
the enemy sweat! We know you need armor to knock out your
main manufacturer out of France. Solido die-cast vehicles can be
opponent so this article is to help you find the armor you need.
purchased for around $20. This is really a bargain for a wargamer.
Easy Eights line of Battle-Cast are designed for use with
Unlike plastic kits the die-cast vehicles are virtually indestructa-
1/48th scale vehicles. Though not often found in local hobby and
ble and will last a lifetime of gaming. Solidos are also offered on
model shops, 1/48th scale vehicles are easily obtained at more
ebay and good deals can be had on these excellent die-cast vehi-
than reasonable prices. There are essentially two types of 1/48th
cles. Solidos can also be distributed to game shops. Ask your local
vehicles available in the market: plastic models and die-cast.
game store to carry Solidos - if your game store owner doesnt
know how to order them, have the owner give Brad Sanders at
Easy Eight Enterprises a call. Brad will be glad to tell your game
shop owner how to carry these at your local store/Battleground
World War II retailer
For those Battleground gamers uninterested in obtaining
1/48 vehicles from a model shop or via ebay.com, we recommend
toy-mania.com. This on-line model shop offers a wealth of 1/48th
vehicles including the awesome Solidos! Great variety and prices
make toy-mania.com your one-stop shop for purchasing 1/48th
vehicles.
There are some great vehicles out there to add to your
army. It may take a little me looking around than the figures but
its kind of fun when you locate a vehicle thats hard to find (not
to mention your friends cant get). So head out on the web search
those tanks down. If you still need help please give us a call and
plastic kits we would be happy to help.
Plastic 1/48th Bandai and Fuman kits are sometimes
found in hobby stores. Recently the company FROG has pur-
chased the rights to all of the molds for the old Bandai line. This
line of models features mostly German and US tanks and half-
tracks. A few Russian kits are also available including the T-34/76
and the SU-85. The Bandai/Fuman kits do require assembly but
are good quality kits. Another company called Gaso.line out of
France manufactures special upgrades designed expressly for the
Bandai/Fuman lines. A T-34/85 upgrade for example is offered to
convert your Bandai T-34/76. Ask your local model shop about
obtaining Bandai, Fuman, and Gaso.line products. Another good
source for these vehicles is ebay. com. Simply search for 1/48
Bandai to find auctioned 1/48th plastic kits. These kits retail
around $20 but may be purchased even cheaper via e-bay! We
also recommend StormBird Hobbies at http://www.ciwec.com/
stormbird/ they carry a large selection of 1/48 scale vehicles and
guns by Gaso-line. We also must mention a great web site on 1/48
 tank gallery

The US Halftrack is great for moving up infantry into

action. The metal model is a Solido, often found on
ebay for less than 20 bucks.

This 250/8 is great for point battles. Its cheap and

packs a punch! This one is from Gaso.Line.

The Gaso.line converion of a Panther is great. These

vehicles where used by the Germans during the Battle
of the Bulge to trick Americans into thinking they
The good old T-34/85 the backbone of any Russian
were US M10s. If I can just figure out how to use this
army. A great vehicle from Solido.
during a point battle...

The Puma is another great vehicle for the point system.

Fast a good gun and some armor protection, who could
ask for more. This vehicle is from Parade and can be
found on the Toy-Maina web site.
This is a great conversion by Toy-Mania to a Solido
MKIV. No need to paint the vehicle, just put it into
action!
 Easy Eight Enterprises Price List
Product # Product name Price
Rules
EEE-0500 Action Pack Box Set $59.99
EEE-0501 Men of Honor Box Set $39.99
EEE-0502 Fury on the Fatherland Box Set $29.99
EEE-0503 Rage on the Reich Box Set $29.99
EEE-1000 Battleground World War II Main Rules $29.99
EEE-1003 Tankers Challenge $19.99

44-45 Series Americans

EEE-2001 US Rifle Squad $19.99
EEE-2002 US Platoon Command $14.99
EEE-2003 US Dismounted Tankers $9.99
EEE-2004 US .30 Cal Team $14.99
EEE-2005 US Anti-Tank Teams $12.99
EEE-2006 US Men of Honor American Heroes $12.99
EEE-2007 US .50 Cal Team $14.99
EEE-2008 US Recon Scout Team $14.99
EEE-2009 US Recon Team $14.99
EEE-2010 Fury on the Fatherland Heroes $12.99
EEE-2101 Hammers Hellhounds (Paras) $12.99
EEE-2401 French Resistance $12.99
EEE-2501 US Recon Jeep $19.99
EEE-2502 US Recon M20 $27.99
EEE-2503 US Recon M8 Greyhound $27.99
44-45 Series Germans
EEE-3001 German Rifle Squad $19.99
EEE-3002 German Platoon Command $14.99
EEE-3004 German Panzerjagers $12.99
EEE-3005 German Sniper Team $12.99
EEE-3006 Men of Honor German Heroes $12.99
EEE-3007 German Assault Squad $19.99
EEE-3008 German MG42 MMG Team $14.99
EEE-3010 German Forward Observation Team $12.99
EEE-3011 German Nachtjagers (Night Hunters) $14.99
EEE-3012 German Tankers $12.99

44-45 Series Russians

EEE-4001 Russian Rifle Squad $19.99
EEE-4002 Russian Command Pack $14.99
EEE-4003 Russian Maxim HMG Team $14.99
EEE-4004 Russian Shock Squad $19.99
EEE-4005 Russian ATR Team $14.99
EEE-4006 Rage on the Reich Heroes $12.99
EEE-4008 Russian Snipers $14.99

All Individual Miniatures $3.00

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