The Dust Warfare US Nationals took place at Gen Con 2012 and, well, reviews were mixed. Apparently, out of 16 players who signed up, only 7 attended. Terrain was also sub-optimal, according to reports around the web.

However, despite the setbacks, a winner was eventually found. Louis Gentile, 2011 Dust Tactics World Championship runner-up, took home the title of Dust Warfare US National Champion 2012 with a scary-looking Axis force. He posted his list in the FFG forums, but since it’s hard to link to individual posts there, here is his winning army list.

— Heroes

Markus (24)

— Sturmgrenadiere Platoon (122)
Upgrade: Improved Command (5)
Command Section: Kommandotrupp (25)
1st Section: Heavy Flak Grenadiers (26)
2nd Section: Axis Gorillas (24)
Support: MPW II-A “Luther” (30)
Support: Sniper Grenadier Team (12)

— Sturmgrenadiere Platoon (153)
Upgrade: Defenses (5)
Command Section: Manfred (15, Hero) – Attached to Recon Grenadiers
1st Section: Heavy Flak Grenadiers (26)
2nd Section: Battle Grenadiers [Upgrade] (20)
3rd Section: Recon Grenadiers (17)
Support: MPW II-A “Luther” (30)
Support: MPW III-D “Flamm-Luther” (Zv) (40)

Congrats, Louis! I hope that next year’s US Nationals is a bigger and better event, and that people who sign up for the event actually take part! Remember, the community makes the game what it is.