Tabletop Frontline

Nation overviews

Choosing a WWII nation for the tabletop

A short overview of each major nation and the kits currently stocked for it at Warlord Minis (the shop that runs this site). Use it to see how deep each range goes before you commit.

United StatesBritain and the CommonwealthGermanySoviet UnionJapanFrance

United States

The US Army and Marines fought in North Africa, Italy, North-West Europe and the Pacific. On the table: plentiful semi-automatic rifles, half-tracks and Shermans.

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In stock at Warlord Minis as of October 25, 2026:

Britain and the Commonwealth

British, Canadian, Australian, Indian and other Commonwealth forces fought from 1939 to 1945, from the desert to Burma and North-West Europe. They used common equipment, so one collection covers many armies.

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In stock at Warlord Minis as of October 25, 2026:

Germany

The most widely stocked nation, with forces from 1939 to 1945 on every front. On the table you can build anything from early Panzer 38(t)s to late-war heavy armour.

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In stock at Warlord Minis as of October 25, 2026:

Soviet Union

The Red Army fought the largest land war in history on the Eastern Front, 1941-45. On the table: big infantry squads and strong armour.

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In stock at Warlord Minis as of October 25, 2026:

Japan

Imperial Japanese forces fought across China, South-East Asia and the Pacific. On the table: infantry-heavy forces with light tanks.

In stock at Warlord Minis as of October 25, 2026:

France

France fought the 1940 campaign, and Free French forces fought on to 1945. The kit currently stocked represents the 1940 army.

In stock at Warlord Minis as of October 25, 2026:

Some nations have only a few kits in stock right now. That reflects one shop's shelves, not Warlord Games' full range.