10. Panzer Division or 21. Panzer Division?

Well, after finally sitting down and spending more time with the books, I think my initial target Flames of War force is going to look a bit more like this.

1500 Pts - German Panzergrenadierkompanie List - 10th Panzer Division

1 Company HQ @ 125 Pts
1 HQ Section @ [80] Pts
1 Panzerknacker @ [5] Pts
2 SdKfz 251/1 @ [40] Pts
2 Hull MG @ [0] Pts
1 Anti-tank Rifle Section @ [45] Pts
1 Anti-tank Rifle team @ [25] Pts
1 SdKfz 251/1 @ [20] Pts
1 Hull MG @ [0] Pts

1 Armoured Panzergrenadier Platoon @ 210 Pts
1 HQ Section @ [60] Pts
1 SdKfz 251/10 @ [25] Pts
1 3.7cm tank gun @ [0] Pts
2 Panzergrenadier Squad @ [150] Pts
2 SdKfz 251/1 @ [40] Pts
2 Hull MG @ [0] Pts

1 Armoured Panzergrenadier Platoon @ 210 Pts
1 HQ Section @ [60] Pts
1 SdKfz 251/10 @ [25] Pts
1 3.7cm tank gun @ [0] Pts
2 Panzergrenadier Squad @ [150] Pts
2 SdKfz 251/1 @ [40] Pts
2 Hull MG @ [0] Pts

1 Armoured Panzergrenadier Platoon @ 210 Pts
1 HQ Section @ [60] Pts
1 SdKfz 251/10 @ [25] Pts
1 3.7cm tank gun @ [0] Pts
2 Panzergrenadier Squad @ [150] Pts
2 SdKfz 251/1 @ [40] Pts
2 Hull MG @ [0] Pts

1 Panzer Platoon @ 345 Pts
3 Panzer III L or M @ [345] Pts
3 5cm KwK39 gun @ [0] Pts
3 Co-ax MG @ [0] Pts
3 Hull MG @ [0] Pts

1 Light Anti-aircraft Platoon @ 60 Pts
2 SdKfz 10/5 @ [60] Pts
2 2cm FlaK38 gun @ [0] Pts

1 Priority Air Support @ 175 Pts
Priority Air Support
1 Ju 87D @ [175] Pts
1 Bombs @ [0] Pts

1 Tank-hunter Platoon @ 165 Pts
2 Diana @ [165] Pts
2 7.62cm FK36(r) gun @ [0] Pts
2 AA MG @ [0] Pts

Total List Cost: 1500

You will notice that there are a LOT of half-tracks. The German Blitzkrieg relied on their vehicals. I love a fast moving, in-your-face army, so this SHOULD suit my playstyle. This tactic is reflected in the German special rules on page 166-167 of the main book. First, I have the "Stormtroopers" rules. This gives me a chance to get an extra 4" of movement in the Assault Step. Sadly, the 251s in the don't bring the "Stuka Zu Fuss" (Stukas on Foot) rule into play. I do get vehicle mounted machine guns and the "Mounted Assault" rule. "Mounted Assault" basically means I can assault from the vehical (though it's a tad more complex than that). This gets my troops out there FASTER.

The HQ are comprised of "Panzerknackers". Panzerknackers are "Tank Hunters". We all love our tanks. I'm taking this into account by fielding the Panzerknackers which are designed to assault tanks.

I love my tanks, so I need the 3 Panzers. I'll use my Panzer IIIJ models for now.

Notice the Priority Air Support. This means that on my first turn, I roll a dice pool for air support. If I roll a six in that pool, I get Air Support for that turn. Priorty vs. Limited is merely how many dice I get to roll. The next turn I roll one less die, but the mechanic works the same. I hit TOP armor, so that should be nasty for any tanks even though I have a low armour penetration. In World War II, the Stuka was used for this, and they were MEAN.

I need the Anti-aircraft gun to...well...deal with incoming aircraft. I'm not the only one with Air Support.

Finally, I round out the list with the Dianas which are also anti-tank, but work with my lightning war methods.

Now, the problem with the above list, is that I'm a little troop light and not *quite* as balanced a list. In Flames of War (much like real war), battle is a balancing act. I think this list is far more balanced, but not quite as appealing to me.

1500 Pts - German Panzergrenadierkompanie List - 21st

1 Company HQ @ 55 Pts
1 HQ Section @ [55] Pts
2 Panzerknacker @ [10] Pts
1 Motorcycle and sidecar @ [5] Pts
1 Kfz 15 @ [5] Pts

1 Panzergrenadier Platoon @ 225 Pts
1 HQ Section @ [45] Pts
1 Panzerknacker @ [5] Pts
1 Kfz 15 @ [5] Pts
3 Panzergrenadier Squad @ [180] Pts
3 Kfz 70 @ [15] Pts

1 Panzergrenadier Platoon @ 225 Pts
1 HQ Section @ [45] Pts
1 Panzerknacker @ [5] Pts
1 Kfz 15 @ [5] Pts
3 Panzergrenadier Squad @ [180] Pts
3 Kfz 70 @ [15] Pts

1 Panzergrenadier Platoon @ 225 Pts
1 HQ Section @ [45] Pts
1 Panzerknacker @ [5] Pts
1 Kfz 15 @ [5] Pts
3 Panzergrenadier Squad @ [180] Pts
3 Kfz 70 @ [15] Pts

1 Panzer Platoon @ 270 Pts
3 Panzer III G, H or J @ [270] Pts
3 5cm KwK37 gun @ [0] Pts
3 Co-ax MG @ [0] Pts
3 Hull MG @ [0] Pts

1 Priority Air Support @ 175 Pts
Priority Air Support
1 Ju 87D @ [175] Pts
1 Bombs @ [0] Pts

1 Heavy Anti-aircraft Gun Platoon @ 160 Pts
1 HQ Section @ [20] Pts
1 Kfz 15 @ [5] Pts
1 8.8cm FlaK36 gun @ [140] Pts
1 Large Crew @ [10] Pts
1 SdKfz 7 @ [5] Pts

1 Tank-hunter Platoon @ 165 Pts
2 Diana @ [165] Pts
2 7.62cm FK36(r) gun @ [0] Pts
2 AA MG @ [0] Pts

Total List Cost: 1500

I have many of the same options.

With either list, I can take them to 1750, the SAME way...I add the following:

1 Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel @ 50 Pts
1 SdKfz 250/5 'Greif' @ [0] Pts
1 Hull MG @ [0] Pts
1 Rear AA MG @ [0] Pts

1 Escort Platoon @ 190 Pts
3 Captured Honey Stuart @ [190] Pts
3 Captured 37mm tank gun @ [0] Pts
3 Co-ax MG @ [0] Pts
3 Hull MG @ [0] Pts

It's exactly 240 pts.

For modelling purposes though, I'm not going to be using 'Greif', I'm instead going to model 'Max': his captured Dorchester Armoured Command Vehicle. He figured if it was good enough for Monty (who managed to stop his Blitzkreig) it was good enough for him. Stat wise, you just use the 'Greif' stats, but still...it's cool! I love the variety I get to use with working in the british vehicles into my army so I have a wide variety to choose from.