Flames of War FRAB03 French Char B1 bis Combat Company Plastic Gaming Miniatures
New Arrival: French Char B1 bis Combat Company for Flames of War
We're pleased to announce that the Flames of War FRAB03 French Char B1 bis Combat Company plastic gaming miniatures are now available at Great History Gifts. Designed for use with Battlefront's World War II: Flames of War game, this box gives you a full French combat company built around the formidable Char B1 bis, supported by Somua S35 and Hotchkiss H39 tanks plus infantry teams, an A5 rulebook, decals, and unit cards.
French Infantry Tanks: Chars de Combat
The French Army's chars de combat were designed as infantry tanks—heavily armoured vehicles meant to cross No Man's Land at a walking pace alongside the foot soldiers. While many tanks served in independent battalions, four armoured divisions grouped most of these heavy machines into powerful formations that could be assigned to infantry divisions as needed. In the chaos following the German invasion of 1940, these independent units often had to attack with little support, relying on armour and firepower rather than speed.
What the French infantry tanks lacked in mobility, they made up for in protection and striking power. The Char B1 bis in particular was designed to withstand heavy fire while slowly rolling over opposition, making it a fearsome presence on the tabletop in early-war battles.
What's in the Box
The FRAB03 French Char B1 bis Combat Company (SKU: BFFRAB03) includes:
- 5× Renault Char B1 (47mm & 75mm) Tanks
- 3× Somua S35 (47mm) Tanks
- 3× Hotchkiss H39 (long 37mm) Tanks
- 1× Unit Leader Team
- 5× Rifle/MG Teams
- 1× VB Rifle Grenade Team
- 1× Complete A5 Rulebook
- 2× Decal Sheets
- 7× Unit Cards
These miniatures are supplied unassembled and unpainted at 1:100 scale, ready for you to build and paint in your preferred French camouflage schemes—whether you're recreating early-war actions on the frontiers or set-piece counterattacks by the armoured divisions.
Build a French Armoured Spearhead
With a mix of heavy Char B1 bis infantry tanks, fast Somua S35s, and Hotchkiss H39s, this combat company can operate as the armoured spearhead of a French force or as a hard-hitting reserve in support of your infantry. The included A5 rulebook and unit cards make FRAB03 a strong starting point for new Flames of War players who want to field the French, while veteran commanders will appreciate the ability to anchor a larger army around a historically themed tank company.
Order Your Char B1 bis Combat Company
The Flames of War FRAB03 French Char B1 bis Combat Company is available now for $108.00. Domestic orders of $100 or more qualify for free domestic shipping.
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March 16, 2026 | Categories: Newly Arrived | Tags: Flames of War, Battlefront, France, French Army, Char B1 bis, Somua S35, Hotchkiss H39, WWII, Gaming, Miniatures, 1:100 Scale, Wargaming, Tanks
