Early Cold War Commonwealth Division 1950-1965

FSOD; Field Service Olive Drab still a British feel despite the American M1 helmet

Changing over to FN series of weapons

While playing with my phone and trying some ideas, I have purchased another set of Valiant British Tommies 1944.
I'd like to build up my Canadian Army.
The early cold war saw the regular Canadian army as
The Royal Canadian Regiment
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry
R22eR Vandoos
The Black Watch, Royal Highland Regiment of Canada

In addition, I shall add Australian:
Royal Australian Regiment
 British units

I shall be painting the units up in an olive green as their field dress.
I'd also like to play Bolt Action in the early cold war era and mixing up some of the kit I have from both periods.
Those units from WW2 who were still on the order of battle prior to the downsized of 1968, will be represented with kit up until the change over to modern kit in the 1960s.

It should make for some interesting games.

British Queens Dragoon Guards Covering force vs a Soviet probe

The Soviets flush with success decided to continue their push forward.

the British force waits to hit the Soviets

the Russian force begins to rush up the road

the first objective is reached

as is the second 

the British charge in and beat back the Russians. None of the on rode the 600 here

the British flank and take the hill

the Australian section are taken out but the rest of the force holds the line 

despite taking hits from RPGs the British hold on

the Chieftains take on T-72s

the last of the Soviets are beaten off. Not even a lone T55 cold hold on to an intersection. The British halt the Soviet advance for now.

British defence at Gross Dugen, August, 1985

The Soviets push onwards during their offensive. 

civilian refugees are caught in front of the Motorized infantry.

a Carnation battery takes a commanding position on a hill overlooking the objectives

the Hind Pilots have a visual of the Soviet objectives. The oil storage tank, and a cross road to continue their relentless pursuit of NATO forces

The 17/21st Lancers with a Battalion of the Irish Guards attempt to hold back the Soviet attack.

this brave group of Irish troops led by Cpl Redden holds off a Soviet tank group. Eventually his unit was wounded but not before he and his team were recommended for the VC.

a lone spotter relays to the mortar and Royal Artillery where to drop rounds

transports held in reserve.

Chieftians hide in a small wood

the Abbot battery make their battlefield debut. Unfortunately, half the battery fell victim to the Carnation battery, a single Abbot attempted to counter fire but eventually fell victim

It was a hard fought engagement. The British threw everything they had at the Russians but the Soviets eventually attacked in force, destroying the British. Further up the road, a small holding force of British await a new Soviet push.