The Astra Militarum is the largest organized military force in the galaxy. Bolstered by constant drafts of men and women drawn from hundreds of thousands of planets, its regiments form the bulk of Humanity's military might. On countless worlds, billions of Astra Militarum soldiers march to the front, leveling laser rifles and bayonets at the enemy.

Heavy artillery batteries fire tons of shells against incoming threats, spearheads of massive armored units advance unstoppable amid the roar of cannons, cavalry squadrons launch rapid countercharges against the flanks of opposing formations, and teams of chosen agents disembark from gunships to undertake missions of crucial importance. Meanwhile, officers shout orders above the infernal din of war, urging the troops to fight even harder. If led with the necessary determination, the Astra Militarum is capable of obliterating any obstacle in its path.

This book is an essential guide for aspiring generals of the Astra Militarum. Here you will find all the rules you need to play with an Imperial Guard army, along with its various subdivisions and legendary regiments, as well as tales of honor and sacrifice, epic illustrations that vividly depict the incredible scale of these armies, and much more.

In this 152-page hardcover book, you will find:
– Detailed background information describing the history, military procedures, and the most famous regiments of the Astra Militarum
– Stunning images that showcase the amazing variety and vastness of the unending forces of the Imperial Guard
– All the rules you need to play an Astra Militarum army, including 51 datasheets covering a wide range of units, from the tireless Cadian Shock Troops to the mighty Rogal Dorn Battle Tank, 18 different Orders, customizable Regimental Doctrine, tank Ace abilities, Stratagems, and much more
– Rules for Crusade campaigns and narrative games that allow you to undertake periods of active service and earn official commendations
– A showcase of Citadel miniatures superbly painted by the 'Eavy Metal team, highlighting numerous famous regiments of the Imperial Guard

With this book, you will also receive a code to unlock content from the Codex: Astra Militarum in Warhammer 40,000: The App.