Team Yankee

Team Yankee brings Flames of War's 15mm scale and rules framework to the Cold War gone hot and is a hypothetical World War III set in 1985 Europe, based on Harold Coyle's novel of the same name and published by Battlefront Miniatures. Where Flames of War covers the conflicts of the past, Team Yankee covers the war that never happened. NATO forces squaring off against Warsaw Pact armies across the plains of West Germany with the full arsenal of late Cold War technology, including Abrams and Leopards against T-72s, Apache gunships, and the terrifying density of 1980’s combined arms warfare. The game uses the same fundamental rules as Flames of War, making it accessible to existing players while offering a completely different aesthetic and technological era. Noble Knight carries Team Yankee rulebooks, army books, and figure sets covering the major NATO and Warsaw Pact nations, alongside older and out-of-print materials from the game's earlier releases.

Frequently Asked Questions

Team Yankee is a 1980s Cold War miniatures wargame published by Battlefront Miniatures (Flames of War publisher) using rules derived from Flames of War 4th Edition. Set during a hypothetical 1985 World War III scenario, Team Yankee covers NATO vs. Warsaw Pact forces with modern armor, helicopters, jet aircraft, and advanced weapons. The rules are compatible with Flames of War, both use 15mm scale (1/100), similar game mechanics, and the same measurement system. Players can use Flames of War rules knowledge to learn Team Yankee quickly. Noble Knight stocks Team Yankee products including core rulebooks, nation books (USA, Soviet Union, Britain, West Germany, East Germany, France), miniatures, unit cards, terrain, and accessories. Product listings indicate Team Yankee vs. Flames of War differentiation.
Team Yankee covers Cold War forces from multiple nations. NATO forces include the United States (M1 Abrams, M2 Bradley, M109, AH-64 Apache), West Germany (Leopard 2, Marder, Gepard), Britain (Chieftain, Challenger, FV432), France (AMX-30), Canada (Leopard C1), and ANZAC forces. Warsaw Pact forces include Soviet Union (T-72, T-64, BMP, Mi-24 Hind, ZSU-23-4 Shilka), East Germany (T-55, T-72, BMP-1), Poland, and Czechoslovakia. Each nation has distinctive equipment, special rules, and tactical doctrine. Battlefront releases are expanding coverage with additional nations and units. Noble Knight stocks miniatures, unit cards, and nation books for all released forces. Product listings indicate nationality and unit type.
Yes, Noble Knight stocks Team Yankee aircraft and helicopters for all nations. You'll find NATO aircraft (A-10 Thunderbolt, AH-64 Apache, AH-1 Cobra, Lynx, Gazelle), Soviet aircraft (Mi-24 Hind, Mi-8 Hip, Su-25 Frogfoot), and other nations' helicopters and jets. Team Yankee air assets use streamlined abstract rules rather than detailed flight simulation; aircraft appear for attack runs, then leave the table. Miniatures are 1/100 scale, matching ground forces. Both plastic and resin aircraft are available, depending on the model. Aircraft adds combined-arms depth to ground battles. We also stock flight stands, templates for air strikes, and aircraft-specific accessories. Product listings indicate nationality and aircraft type.
Yes, Team Yankee miniatures (15mm/1/100 scale) are compatible with other 15mm Cold War wargame rules, including Fistful of TOWs, Modern Spearhead, Cold War Commander, and others. Team Yankee's comprehensive miniature range covering 1980s NATO and Warsaw Pact forces makes it a popular source for Cold War gaming regardless of rules preference. The standardized 15mm scale means forces mix well with other manufacturers' Cold War products. Many historical wargamers use Team Yankee miniatures with preferred rules rather than Team Yankee rules. Noble Knight's Team Yankee miniature inventory is usable for any 15mm Cold War gaming. Product listings indicate scale, nationality, and vehicle/unit type.