Line of Fire Magazine Issue #15

Line of Fire Magazine Issue #15

Line of Fire Magazine – Issue #15

New Scenarios, Expansions, and Tactical Depth for Lock 'n Load Gamers!

Line of Fire Issue #15 continues the Lock 'n Load Publishing official magazine series, bringing exclusive scenarios, game expansions, strategy guides, and developer insights to fans of the Lock 'n Load Tactical Series, World At War 85, Nations At War, and more. Packed with new missions, expert tactics, and system updates, this issue is essential for wargamers looking to enhance their battlefield experience.

What’s Inside Line of Fire #15?

✔ Eighteen New Scenarios & Expansions – Play through brand-new missions for Lock 'n Load Tactical, Nations At War, and World At War 85, offering unique battlefield situations and strategic challenges.
✔ Lock 'n Load Tactical: Battles Across History – Engage in new squad-level scenarios set in World War II, Vietnam, and modern conflicts, featuring intense infantry and mechanized engagements.
✔ World At War 85: The Cold War Turns Hot – Take command of NATO and Warsaw Pact forces in high-intensity mechanized warfare, featuring expanded tank battles and combined arms combat.
✔ Nations At War: Tank Battles from the Deserts to Europe – Command platoon-level tank warfare in North Africa and Europe, expanding your battlefield with new unit engagements.
✔ Day of Heroes: Expanding the Mogadishu Conflict – Continue the fight in Somalia with new urban combat scenarios that bring the chaos of street warfare to your tabletop.
✔ Strategy Guides & Battle Reports – Improve your tactics with detailed scenario breakdowns, expert strategy tips, and in-depth battle analysis.
✔ Developer Commentary & Behind-the-Scenes Features – Gain insights into game design, scenario development, and historical inspirations from the Lock 'n Load Publishing team.
✔ Rules Updates & System Enhancements – Stay current with refined rules, errata, and system improvements to ensure balanced and engaging gameplay.
✔ Exclusive Previews & Upcoming Releases – Get a first look at upcoming Lock 'n Load Publishing games and expansions, with in-depth previews of what’s coming next in wargaming.

A Must-Have for Lock 'n Load Fans!

Whether you’re a veteran commander or new to the battlefield, Line of Fire Issue #15 delivers exciting new content, expert strategies, and challenging scenarios to keep your games fresh and immersive.

The Bear & The Jackal (TB&TJ) contains nine fierce firefights from the Soviet-Afghan War. It expands Heroes of the Gap, and utilizes new David Julian-drawn counters of Mujahideen and Soviet forces, and is played on two plus-sized (approximately 9.5” x 16.5”) geomorphic maps drawn by Marc von Martial. Grab an RPG-7 and find a rocky place to hide behind: there’s a Soviet convoy coming down the road!
 

Also in this issue are battle reports from A Ring of Hills and Baltic Fury and articles on Falling Stars, the evolution of a house rule in Band of Heroes, and on the history and tactics of the Soviet-Afghan War. Mark Roche’s gripping tale from the realm of Warparty, “The Battle for Darg-Noth”, comes to a conclusion with its third and final installment.

How about some scenarios? In addition to the nine scenarios inTB&TJ, there are three scenarios for the Nations at War series: two for White Star Rising and one for White Star Rising / Operation Cobra. Six scenarios continue to flesh out the World at War battlefield, including two that use a new American recon formation, A Troop/1-4 Cavalry, which features two platoons of M113 ACAVs. Both of these scenarios use components from The Untold Stories and Into the Breach, as does a third, “Crossing Points,” designed by Jeff Schulte. Matt Lohse adds another pair of scenarios for Baltic Fury (Line of Fire #14). Arrigo Velicogna sets the stage for a clash of armor between the Soviets and the Chinese¹. That’s 18 total scenarios!!

Order Your Copy Today and Keep the Fire Burning!
 

Publisher Note: There are minor differences between the Bear and the Jackal expansion from Line of Fire and the reprint currently available.  The current expansion module is now in its own booklet with its own module rules, scenarios, and separate Player-Aid Card instead of one inside the magazine. The maps are the same. The scenarios are laid out in the same style as the other current LnLT games now, instead of in the Line of Fire style.  If you own the Line of Fire Edition there is little need to update unless you really want the latest and Edition.