Bolt Action Germans v British 8th Sicily 1100 points #warlordgames #boltAction #ww2 #tabletopgames

#warlordgames #boltaction #history #ww2 #tankwar #tabletopgames #28mm This week Mark returns, using my 8th Army with armoured support to push the British and Allied advance further into Sicily. My hardened German army are ready for the fight and plan to take the fight to the British and give them a bloody nose. The British 8th Army played a crucial role in the Allied invasion of Sicily (Operation Husky) in July 1943, landing on the southeastern coast near Pachino. Their objective was to advance north and west, securing the eastern side of the island. The 8th Army, alongside the US Seventh Army, faced determined German resistance and Italian forces, leading to fierce fighting, particularly around Catania. Mark and I fight this out in a head to head, but who will win!? Watch and see! Channel sponsors: https://fogofwargames.co.uk are offering all our subscribers 10% discount on their already discounted stock, simply add ‘THEMINISTRY’ into the discount code on checkout to get the extra discount and to support the channel. Help support the channel and use the link below for any Warlord Games products: https://r.warlordgames.com/aff/?MINIS... German tanks by: BlitzkriegWorkshop https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/blitzkrieg... discounts for channel subscribers, so make sure you let him know we sent you! Let us know you like the content we are producing and to keep us creating these videos... but also let us know what else you want to see. Bolt Action, Hail Caesar, Chain of command, Sharp Practice, Never mind the Bill Hooks, Black Powder, Achtung Panzer or even Lord of the Rings!? Help us grow the community and produce better battle reports. Thanks for watching. The Ministry of Miniatures #warlordgames #boltaction If you wish to support us and help us continue creating great content and build the channel, and you want to be a named character on the battle field please visit and support us on Patreon:   / theministryofminiatures   patreon.com/TheMinistryofMiniatures Thank you to our Patreons: Grizzly Knispel Lucky Ralf Miller Red Bull Grey Wolf Krabacher Wheelie Strutz Karolak Jensen Murphy Johno Christopher Galahad Or you could buy us a coffee as a thank you! www.buymeacoffee.com/TheMinistry The British 8th Army played a crucial role in the Allied invasion of Sicily (Operation Husky) in July 1943, landing on the southeastern coast near Pachino. Their objective was to advance north and west, securing the eastern side of the island. The 8th Army, alongside the US Seventh Army, faced determined German resistance and Italian forces, leading to fierce fighting, particularly around Catania. Here's a more detailed breakdown: Landing: The 8th Army, under General Montgomery, landed on July 10, 1943, at Castellazzo, marking the first British troops to land on European soil since the fall of Crete. Composition: The 8th Army consisted of XXX Corps and 13th Corps. Advance: The initial plan involved the 8th Army advancing up the eastern coast while the US forces moved west, but the British faced stiffer resistance, particularly around Catania. Challenges: The terrain, particularly in the east, and the concentration of German forces slowed their progress. Impact: Despite the challenges, the 8th Army contributed significantly to the overall Allied victory in Sicily, though the US forces ultimately captured Messina first. German Withdrawal: The Germans were able to evacuate a large number of their troops and equipment from Sicily back to mainland Italy before the Allies fully secured the island