Bolt Action: US Army (Winter) weapons teams

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US Airborne forces, by their very nature, tended to travel light – this meant that they were often heavily reliant on what they could carry for their supporting firepower immediately after jumping, before heavier reinforcements could arrive. Once off the drop zone and fighting as normal infantry, these weapons would continue to be put to good use, ensuring that the paratroopers were able to take on any adversary.

This set gives you three great supporting options for your US Airborne Rifle Platoons – a Sniper Team that can pi

Infantry weapons teams are a key component of any Bolt Action army, providing as they do great tactical flexibility for your force. Sniper teams, anti-tank teams and flamethrower teams are among the most prevalent, presenting your opponent with multiple challenges to overcome.

The American Bazooka was first used in North Africa and on Tarawa in November 1942. The first version (M1A1) had two grips and a wooden support. By 1943 the new version was released which no longer had the front grip but had an improved electrical firing system. The final version was longer (1.55m) and improved the range from 200-250 yards to 300 yards. The M6 HEAT rocket could easily penetrate 76mm of armour at 30 degrees or 110mm at 90 degrees.

The tasks of scouting and sniping were similar in American doctrines. In the US manual it was clearly stated that the duty of a sniper was to kill enemy officers in order to damage the morale of enemy troops. They were equipped with a telescopic sight on a M1903 bolt-action Springfield rifle, and also had close-combat weapons such as pistols and shotguns with which to defend themselves if discovered. Both members of the team had sniper training so the role of spotter was interchangeable.

Flamethrowers were used throughout the war, especially in the Pacific, to clear out tunnels and bunkers. During the Normandy landings, the number of flamethrowers was increased to allow the men to open a gap in the fortified lines.

Contains the following Warlord Resin Plus™ figures:

• 2-man Bazooka team
• 2-man Sniper team
• 2-man Flamethrower team

These figures are cast in the new and improved Warlord Resin Plus™.

Models supplied unassembled and unpainted

ck out enemy officers with ease, a Light Mortar Team to rain down high explosives, and a Bazooka Team ready to stop enemy armour in its tracks – all great ways to reinforce a simple Rifle Platoon and enable it to perform a far wider range of tasks on the Bolt Action tabletop.

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Box contains six Warlord Resin US Airborne (Winter) figures, three Bolt Action Order dice, and plastic bases.

Models supplied unassembled and unpainted