Ruleset for each base as a section

[Samsonov]

I am looking to play the Great War in 1-1 at 3mm, with each base being a section. From what I understand, the number of men in a section changed throughout the war (and I have seen arguments that commanders did not think in terms of sections at the time) but I am aiming for between 8 to 12 models per base (4cm by 2cm). I am planning late war French vs Germans, and would also like at some point to do Germans or Austro-Hungarians vs Russians in 1914.

Any suggestions? I am unsure if any single ruleset could cover 1914 eastern front and 1918 western front so happy with suggestions which only cover one of those two.

[fred]

I’ll be interested to see what suggestions come up. I’m not sure of any WWI rules that are based on 1 section = 1 base.

We have been playing If the Lord Spares Us by Too Fat Lardies recently, and enjoying it. But it is one base = 1 platoon.

A number of sets are 1 base = 1 company (GWSH, 1914)

[monk2002uk]

My go-to for a section/base ruleset in WW1 is Crossfire.

Robert

[Emir of Askaristan]

I was going to suggest Crossfire too. Although it's a WW2 set the mechanisms work for WW1 since its very infantry focussed. There are a few online variants out there for WW1

If you try a massed attack over open ground god help you - you'll find out like every nation you'll need to use the ground, move in rushes, and provide covering fire to suppress the enemy.

[FiatRevelli]

Nordic Weasel's Trench Hammer is designed for one base = one squad. Available on Wargame Vault.

They also had/have an older game called Trench Storm, but I can't seem to find it now.

[Samsonov]

Thanks for the suggestions. I will seek out a copy of Crossfire and Trench Hammer.

[monk2002uk]

Check out the YouTube videos from Lindybeige and others on Crossfire. They give a very good understanding of the mechanics.

Robert