Modern Tactics: British Forces Expansion

Publisher: VUCA Simulations
Series: Modern Tactics
Theater: Afghanistan – Helmand Province
Period: 2001–2012
Scale: Tactical combat
Players: 1–2
Type: Wargame expansion

Overview

Modern Tactics: British Forces Expansion puts you in command of British forces deployed to Afghanistan during Operation Herrick, with a particular focus on operations in Helmand Province.

This expansion adds a new campaign to Modern Tactics #1 – Afghanistan, focusing on Britain's contribution to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). Players command British Army formations, Royal Marines, elite SAS units and supporting Afghan forces operating alongside coalition forces.

The thirteen scenarios are inspired by real operations conducted between 2001 and 2012. Missions range from SAS night raids and village-clearing operations to the defense of isolated positions, convoy and escort missions, hostage rescues and operations supporting and mentoring Afghan security forces.

A British-focused campaign

During Operation Herrick, British forces operated primarily in Helmand Province alongside American, Canadian, Estonian, Danish and Afghan forces.

The expansion introduces:

• 13 brand-new scenarios
• new British Army and Royal Marine formations
• elite SAS special operations
• new VBIED mechanics
• new river terrain
• new British vehicles
• combined coalition operations
• historical situations inspired by Operation Herrick

Forces and vehicles

The expansion adds British Army and Royal Marine formations together with elite SAS units.

Featured vehicles include:

• Mastiff
• Jackal
• Viking
• Scimitar

These additions provide new tactical possibilities and reflect the equipment and operational role of British forces during the Afghanistan campaign.

Game Contents

• 1 playbook containing 13 new scenarios
• 1 double-sided mounted map
• 2 countersheets
• Unit Data cards

Important

Modern Tactics: British Forces Expansion is NOT a standalone game.

A copy of Modern Tactics #1 – Afghanistan is required to play this expansion.