Late War Italy Germans are getting a command card pack with real personality.
However, this is not just a pile of familiar generic upgrades. Instead, the preview shows warriors, formation themes, odd vehicles, and strong defensive tools. For Flames of War players, that means more history, more flavor, and more list-building mischief. This is a summary of a Battlefront community post found here.
Requisitioned Tanks, Mountain Troops, and Nasty Defensive Tricks
The German pack includes expected staples like Softskin Transport and Lucky, but the interesting cards are much more specific. Support Elefant Tank-Hunters lets a player take one Elefant as support instead of buying a larger platoon. At 15 points, that gives you a heavily armored sniper without swallowing the whole list.
Meanwhile, the P40 737(i) Police Tank Platoon adds captured Italian P26/40 tanks for security operations. They are cheap AT10 support, costing six points for three or eight points for four. That is not glamorous, but it adds useful punch and great table flavor.
The Semovente 90/53 Tank-Hunter Platoon is even cooler. It replaces a Marder platoon with one Semovente for five points. However, this Italian vehicle brings AT14, Careful, and Stormtrooper, creating a nasty shoot-and-scoot tank hunter.
Then the B IV Borgward Demolition Carriers card gives Tiger platoons one carrier per Tiger. At one point each, these are excellent tools for assault alternatives and minefield removal. They auto-hit under the template, attack Top Armour at AT4, and clear minefields safely. Also, that saves your expensive Tigers from doing ugly assault work.
The Pantherturm card adds another defensive headache. It replaces Pak 40s in a 7.5cm Tank-Hunter Platoon with independent Panther turret bunkers. At six points per team, that can anchor objectives behind infantry and punish enemy armor.
The 5th Gebirgsjäger Division cards support a themed mountain force in Italy. Their Mountaineers rule lets units cross impassable terrain after passing a skill test. That creates a force with real scenario personality, especially using Gebirgsjäger figures and mountain artillery.
Meanwhile, the Hermann Göring Fallschirmpanzer Division returns from older edition memories. For one point per unit, formations gain a strong 2+ Last Stand. It applies to the Hermann Göring Panzer III and IV Mixed Tank Company, Italy StuG Assault Gun Company, and Italy Panzergrenadier Company.
Finally, the 19th and 20th Luftwaffe Field Divisions bring rating changes and unusual equipment. Players can use Hermann Göring figures, field Russian guns or howitzers, and add extra 2cm light AA.
Warriors Add Command Range and Artillery Utility
The pack includes five warriors, and the preview highlights two strong examples. Helmut Meitzel costs four points and improves a Panzergrenadier Company’s command reliability. His Formation Commander extends reroll range from six inches to eight inches. Also, in assaults, that commander hits on 2+ and helps joined units counterattack on 3+. Ferdinand Gosewisch supports a 10.5cm Artillery Battery for three points. His battery digs in on 2+, gains concealment from aircraft while dug in, and uses Formation Unit Leaders as spotters. That is excellent value, especially for players who love artillery doing consistent work.
Summary and Final Thoughts
Overall, this preview makes the Liberation of Italy German command cards look flexible and characterful. The best cards are not just raw efficiency pieces. Instead, they tell stories through captured vehicles, mountain formations, turret bunkers, and stubborn veterans. Therefore, German players should find options for competitive tweaks and themed collections alike. For more details, read the original article and check the full card pack when available.
