WWIII: Nordic Forces just dropped, so it is a great excuse to put Norwegians on the table. If you are new or watching your wallet, this approach is all about getting playable fast.
You buy fewer kits, you paint fewer models, and you still show up with a list that can scrap. However, Norway does not get the same army deal Sweden gets, so smart shopping matters. Therefore, the goal here is value plus tabletop teeth.
Norway’s two formations and the tasty allied shortcuts
Norwegians can start with either a Leopard 1 Tank Squadron or an M113 Storm Squadron. In addition, the force diagram allows US Marine Corps support without running a full allied formation. So, if you already own Marines, you can plug them in and save money. Options include one each of M60 Pattons, a Marine Rifle Platoon, Marine M109 artillery, HMMWV SAMs, and either Apache or Cobra attack helicopters. You can also add air support from either USMC AV-8 Harriers or Swedish AJ-37 Viggens, which is a fun flex.
Leopard 1 Tank Squadron: flank city with backup guns
The Leopard formation includes an HQ, two to three Leopard troops, and optional Storm Troop, NM142 anti-tank, and M106 107mm mortars. The suggested 100 point build hits a six unit formation break and leans on 14 Leopards to bully flanks. Meanwhile, NM142s and Apaches snipe at range, and recon helps with Spearhead and general annoyance. Infantry sits on an objective, artillery can drop templates or direct fire, and air defense keeps enemy aircraft honest. The shopping list totals about $472, although you can swap Apaches for Cobras and add a second air defense battery for about $52 more. If you want more boots, you can instead add a full Marine Rifle Platoon with SMAW and Dragons plus Harriers and extra air defense for about $120 more.
M113 Storm Squadron: infantry carriers plus heavy punch
The M113 formation uses an HQ, two to three Storm Troops, and optional NM142s, a Leopard troop, and either 81mm or 107mm mortars. The sample 100 point list again targets six units for the break. It mixes two tank units, including chunky USMC M60 Pattons, and adds a mortar template plus recon for Spearhead. Heavy killing comes from NM142s and Apaches, packing nasty AT values.
This buy in is about $499, and you can pivot by dropping Pattons for Viggens and a second NM195 air defense battery for about $106 more. Alternatively, you can trade Apaches for Cobras and add Harriers for a more Marine flavored air package for about $64 more.
Summary
This guide is basically a road map for starting Norwegians without drowning in boxes. You pick Leopards for fast flanking pressure, or M113s for flexible combined arms. Meanwhile, USMC plug in support and air options let you stretch your collection further. So, you can hit 100 points with solid formation breaks, real anti-tank threats, and enough tools to hold objectives.
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