USMC Weapons Teams

USMC Weapons Teams

Infantry weapon teams are an important part of any Bolt Action army, as they offer your force great tactical flexibility. 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 on Tarawa in November 1942. The first version (M1A1) had two handles and a wooden buttstock. In 1943, a new version was released that no longer had a front grip but featured an improved electric 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 tasks of reconnaissance 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. They were equipped with a scope on a Springfield M1903 rifle and also had close-combat weapons such as pistols and shotguns to defend themselves if discovered. Both members of the team were trained as snipers, so the observer's role was interchangeable.

Flamethrowers were used throughout the war, especially in the Pacific, to clear tunnels and bunkers and to open gaps in fortified lines.

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Six Warlord Resin™ figures
Plastic bases
Three order dice
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