Line of Fire Issue #09

Line of Fire Issue #09

Line of Fire Magazine – Issue #9

New Scenarios, Expansions, and Tactical Insights to Enhance Your Lock 'n Load Experience!

Line of Fire Issue #9 continues the Lock 'n Load Publishing official magazine series, delivering exclusive scenarios, strategy articles, game expansions, and developer insights for fans of the Lock 'n Load Tactical Series, World At War 85, Nations At War, and more. Packed with fresh challenges, tactical guides, and system updates, this issue is a must-have for wargamers looking to expand their battlefield experience.

What’s Inside Line of Fire #9?

✔ Thirteen New Scenarios & Expansions – Engage in brand-new missions designed for Lock 'n Load Tactical, World At War 85, and Nations At War, each bringing fresh tactical dilemmas and high-stakes engagements.
✔ Lock 'n Load Tactical: World War II & Beyond – Play new squad-level scenarios spanning World War II, the Vietnam War, and modern combat.
✔ World At War 85: NATO vs. Warsaw Pact Battles – Command mechanized and armored forces in new scenarios featuring Soviet and NATO forces clashing in Cold War battlefields.
✔ Nations At War: Expanding the Frontlines – More North African and European tank battles add depth to the Nations At War series, delivering fast-paced, platoon-level combat.
✔ Day of Heroes: Urban Warfare Evolves – Continue the street-to-street battles of Mogadishu, Somalia, with new missions expanding the Day of Heroes module.
✔ Strategy Guides & Battle Reports – Gain valuable tactical insights, play-by-play battle breakdowns, and in-depth scenario analysis to refine your battlefield strategies.
✔ Developer Commentary & Behind-the-Scenes Features – Learn more about game development, scenario design, and historical inspirations from the Lock 'n Load Publishing team.
✔ Rules Updates & System Enhancements – Stay ahead with new rules clarifications, errata, and refinements that improve game balance and mechanics.
✔ Exclusive Previews & Upcoming Releases – Get a sneak peek at future Lock 'n Load Publishing titles and expansions, with detailed insights into what’s coming next in your favorite wargames.

Expand Your Lock 'n Load Collection!

Whether you’re a veteran commander or new to the battlefield, Line of Fire Issue #9 delivers engaging content, expert strategies, and new challenges to keep your games fresh and immersive.

Issue #9 of Line of Fire is packed with 65 full-color pages. Nations at War: White Star Rising takes center stage, and the stage is Normandy in 1944. On a new 11”x17” map, two tenacious scenarios unfold as infamous German panzer ace Michael Wittmann, with his own new counter, takes on large numbers of British tanks in and around the town of Villiers-Bocage. A nifty, three-scenario campaign follows the American 507^th PIR of the 101^st Airborne as its intrepid paras strive to secure their objectives on D-Day; it includes new rules for refitting based on the outcome of the previous scenario.

Play a pair of gripping Forgotten Heroes scenarios based on the action recounted in the article “The Battle of Northern Arizona” from Line of Fire #8. The World at War SADF Chapter continues with another pair of scenarios that bring over 30 new counters into the action, including the FAPLA’s 9^th Tank, the SADF’s 44^th Parachute Regiment, and civilian refugees. There’s also a variant that allows WaW fans to play Eisenbach Gap’s “First Moves” scenario in five new ways, using different combinations of Warsaw Pact and NATO formations. Also check out bloody new scenarios for All Things Zombie (ATZ) and Island War Deluxe (IWD).

Expand your mind with tactics articles on ATZ and House of Spirits. Accelerate your zombie appetite with an intimate report on zed-enthusiast Mark Mitchell’s included ATZ scenario, “For Whom the Bell Tolls”, retold by its antagonist, the dark and daring Jimmy. Or update your knowledge base with an ATZ FAQ, LnL National Capabilities Charts and a new Ranged-Combat Table for IWD.

Notice: Articles and Scenarios in this Magazine are more geared towards our older discontinued series Lock ‘n Load and World At War products. The latest edition of these series are now titled Lock ‘n Load Tactical and World At War 85. Updated editions of the Articles and Scenarios can be found in our Compendium products.

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