Flames of War: Hit the Beach - Complete WWII Starter Set. BATTLE FRONT FWBX09

Hit the Beach Product Contents

Hit the Beach is a complete starter set for Flames of War, the World War II miniatures wargame. This set pits American forces against German troops, providing two full armies to begin collecting miniatures and playing your first tabletop battles.

The American army features a Sherman tank company armed with 75mm and 76mm guns, supported by elite paratroopers. On the opposing side, the German forces assemble a Panzergrenadier infantry company, Panzer IV tanks, and PaK40 anti-tank guns.

In addition to the miniatures, the set includes a full-color 120-page rulebook, a quick-start guide, dice, unit cards, and a V1 flying bomb terrain piece.

How to Play Hit the Beach

Hit the Beach provides an ideal foundation for jumping into Flames of War with two opposing armies. The American Shermans offer versatile medium tank options with 75mm and 76mm cannons, while German Panzer IVs and PaK40 anti-tank guns deliver robust armored support and heavy anti-tank fire. Infantry units from both sides complete the combined arms battlegroups.

The rulebook and quick-start guide simplify learning the core mechanics step by step. Once your miniatures are assembled and painted, you can jump straight into battles and continue expanding your forces with additional Flames of War expansions.

Gameplay Impressions and Strategy

A major highlight of Hit the Beach is having two complete, opposing armies in a single box, allowing players to start gaming immediately without needing to buy introductory platoons separately. The tactical mix of medium armor, infantry, and dedicated anti-tank weapons guarantees dynamic engagements and engaging strategic choices.

It is also a fantastic entry point for historical modeling enthusiasts, offering a wide range of World War II vehicles and infantry troops to assemble, paint, and display on the tabletop.

Hit the Beach Product Components

• 5 American Sherman tanks (75mm).
• 3 American Sherman tanks (76mm).
• 1 American Paratrooper Platoon.
• 1 German Panzergrenadier HQ.
• 2 German Panzergrenadier Platoons.
• 3 German Panzer IV tanks.
• 2 German 7.5cm anti-tank guns with crew.
• Tank commander components.
• 1 full-color, 120-page Flames of War complete rulebook.
• 1 quick-start guide.
• 1 V1 flying bomb terrain piece.
• 20 dice.
• 16 unit cards.

Miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly.

Recommended Similar Products

• Flames of War: Kasserine: A complete starter set featuring American and German forces battling in the North African theater.
• Flames of War: Fortress Europe: A starter box featuring late-war American and German forces in the European theater.
• Flames of War: Dunkirk British vs German Starter Set: An early-war starter set recreating historic clashes between British and German forces.

Start building your armies and bring World War II battles to your tabletop with Hit the Beach. A complete starter set containing miniatures, rules, and accessories to take your first steps in Flames of War and expand your collection!