Sherman Tanks shipping

[ex-PFC Slayden]

Got home late tonight but here is a quick summary. Golden Journal No. 27 comes in a ziplock bag, has a cardstock cover the same consistency as the maps, 16 pages, 5 articles, 1 scenario, and current-style 24 counters.

Four of the five articles appear to be from daily content, but an old wargamer like me likes things in print. The five articles are:

- Belton’s Bane;
- The Sherman Tank;
- Marine Shermans;
- Sherman Models (new article?); and
- Before the Sherman: The American M3 Lee/Grant.

The one scenario is for Elsenborn Ridge and titled ‘In the Mood’ since it features Sgt. Lafayette Pool’s Sherman tank (plus Spearhead Division friends) against the German 12th Infantry Division and 9th Panzer Division.

US: 24 units, 5 leaders.
German: 23 units, 7 leaders. Includes Hetzers, so I love it!
Maps: 22 and 24 from Elsenborn Ridge.

The 24 counters have a Sherman armor rating of 4 instead of 3. I did not notice any other differences. Counters include:

- 12 x base Shermans in Army OD;
- 6 x M4/76 in Army OD;
- 2 x M4/105 in Army OD;
- 2 x base Shermans in USMC green; and
- 2 x M4/76 in USMC green (must be for use in Korean War scenarios).

My only disappointment is no Sherman Jumbo platoons.

I like it. A very nice booklet for an awesome price of ... FREE!