US Army (Winter) Weapons Teams

US Army (Winter) Weapons Teams

Infantry weapon teams are an important part of any Bolt Action army, providing great tactical flexibility to your force. Sniper teams, anti-tank teams, and flamethrower teams are among the most common weapon types and present the enemy with numerous challenges.

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

The roles of scouting and sniping were similar in American doctrines. The US manual clearly stated that a sniper's task was to kill enemy officers to damage the morale of enemy troops. Snipers were equipped with a telescopic sight on a Springfield M1903 bolt-action rifle and also had close-range weapons such as pistols and shotguns for self-defense if discovered. Both members of the team were trained as snipers, so the role of observer was interchangeable.

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

Contains the following Warlord Resin Plus™ figures:

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