Jonny and Michael break down the Armies of the Soviet Union book for Bolt Action V3, covering national rules, standout units, artillery, and vehicles. They highlight strong competitive options, useful niche choices, and weaker traps. The episode offers practical list-building tips, thematic ideas, and event-ready advice for newer and experienced players.

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TOs Jonny & Phil chat with player Charley to review the English Open: table quality, mission variety, and the impact of fog-of-war deployments. They discuss how diverse themed tables changed tactics, the mix of nations played, and memorable themed lists like Inglourious Basterds and SAS entries.

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Jonny, Michael Carrick and Ben Andrews break down Team England’s run at World Open War, explaining the tournament format, the TAP rule changes, and the four armies they brought (Japanese, Hungarians, Soviets and US). They discuss key matchups, standout missions, and tactical adjustments that led to an upset win over the favoured Spanish team.

The episode also covers practice and team selection via the BABS rankings, memorable moments from the weekend, and shoutouts to the TOs and other teams — a concise recap for players and fans interested in competitive Bolt Action team play.

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