Team Yankee: World War III

World War III: Team Yankee is based on Harold Coyle’s novel about a 1980s Cold War-gone-hot scenario. Players command combined-arms forces (tanks, infantry, aircraft) in fast-paced, tactical battles. It features US, Soviet, and NATO nations, emphasizing armored combat, maneuver, and modern weapons systems.

Key Features & Gameplay

Setting: A fictional, conventional war between NATO and the Warsaw Pact in 1985.
Scale: 15mm (1/100) miniatures on a 6′ x 4′ table, allowing for platoon and company-level actions.
Gameplay Style: Streamlined rules, similar to Flames of War 4th Edition, focusing on movement, rapid fire, and morale.
Combat Focus: Combined arms, featuring iconic 1980s tech like M1 Abrams, T-64/T-72/T-80 tanks, Bradley IFVs, and attack helicopters.
Army Selection: Players choose from various nations, including the US, USSR, West Germany, and recently expanded NATO forces like Canada, France, and Australia.
Key Aspects

Tactical Depth: Emphasizes maneuvering armor and utilizing infantry with advanced anti-tank weapons.
Game Length: Designed for fast, decisive engagements rather than long, drawn-out simulations.
Rulebook: The main rules include a detailed background story from the novel

Genre: Modern, Alternate History

Scale: 15 mm

Average Models per Side: 20 to 50

Number of Players: 2, 2+

Miniatures: Agnostic, Dedicated

Rules: Purchased Hard Rulebook

Availability: In Print

Publisher: Battlefront Miniatures Ltd.

Designers: Phil Yates

Year Released: 2015

Website: Team Yankee

Additional Information:

While the game is shown as miniatures agnostic, Battlefront miniatures, the publisher of the game also has a dedicated line of miniatures available.

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Army Force Books

These hardcover books are the primary expansions, each detailing a specific faction or coalition with new units, formations, and background lore.

World War III: American

: Substantially expands US forces in Germany, including the 1st and 3rd Armored Divisions, 82nd Airborne, and 2nd Marine Division.
World War III: Soviets

: Covers Soviet forces with updated units like the T-80 tank and BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles.
World War III: British

: Includes major units such as the Challenger 1 tank, Warrior transport, and Harrier jump jets.
World War III: NATO Forces

: A comprehensive expansion bringing together four nations: Canada, France, the Netherlands, and Belgium.
World War III: Nordic Forces

: Introduces the armed forces of Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland, featuring unique equipment like the turretless S-Tank.
Red Dawn

: Focuses on airborne and militia forces, including Soviet VDV (Airborne) and irregular militia groups with pickup trucks.
Oil War

: An expansion focusing on Middle Eastern powers, including Israel, Iraq, Syria, and Iran.
Volksarmee

: Dedicated to the East German People’s Army, featuring T-72M and T-55AM2 tanks.
Leopard / West German

: Covers the West German Bundeswehr, including the Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 tanks.
Iron Maiden/Stripes/Red Thunder

: Earlier editions/supplements that have largely been updated by the newer “World War III” versions for British, American, and Soviet forces respectively.

Starter Sets & Mission Packs

These sets provide a gateway into specific expansions or add functional rules to the core game.

World War III: The Complete Starter Set

: Includes American (M1A1 Abrams, Bradley) and Soviet (T-80, BMP-3) forces to allow two players to start immediately.
Team Yankee Missions Pack

: An optional expansion for tournament play and quick pickup games, containing mission selectors and rules for different times of day.
Checkpoint Charlie Limited Edition Sets: Specialized starter forces such as the T-10M Heavy Tank Battalion (Soviet) and M48 Patton Tank Company (American).
Army Deals: Large value-oriented box sets released alongside books, such as the
British Armoured Squadron or the Soviet T-80 Shock Tank Company

Accessory Expansions

Unit Card Packs: Each nation has dedicated card packs (e.g., Belgian Unit Card Pack, French Unit Card Pack) used for quick reference during play.
Tournament Objective Pack: Includes specialized objectives for competitive play.