Germans

The Sd.Kfz 251 half-track was the ubiquitous German half-track used throughout World War II to transport Panzergrenadiers. The 251 was known by German and Allied soldiers alike as ‘Hanomag’ after its manufacturer Hannoversche Maschinenbau AG. Combining the already proven Sd.Kfz 251 half-track with the short L/24 low velocity 7.5cm gun created the Sd Kfz 251/9, nicknamed the Stummel (‘Stump’) because of the gun’s short length. Stummels were issued to heavy gun companies of Panzergrenadier Regiments providing mobile fire support allowing penetration of enemy defences as StuGs and other fully tracked assault guns could not always be available when the Panzergrenadiers needed them. It carried 52 rounds of ammunition for the 7.5cm as well as two machine-guns for air and close protection.

Lead your German forces to victory with these Heer Platoon Commanders! Officers are an essential part of any army – without them, there’s no-one to give orders! This is just as true in Bolt Action as in life, with each of your Platoons requiring an officer to lead them. These German Heer Platoon Commanders are just what your troops and your army list need, giving orders and leading their men into combat. Each of these fantastic sculpts is themed to lead a Rifle, Recce Infantry, Artillery, or Heavy Weapons Platoon, and of course can be used singly or with attendants! Ensure your army has plenty of leadership today! Pack contains four figures cast in Warlord Resin, and plastic bases.

Deploy powerful anti-tank firepower today! The PaK 40 was Germany's primary anti-tank gun throughout most of the war, with over 20,000 being produced. Capable of reliably knocking out virtually every Allied tank it faced, it was a well-liked weapon, much feared by Allied tankers. Fallschirmjäger formations made good use of the gun, which proved particularly effective when fired from concealed ambush positions during the Battle of the Bulge. A PaK 40 is a great addition to any Artillery Platoon in a Bolt Action Fallschirmjäger force. As a Heavy Anti-Tank Gun it's able to deal with any armour your opponent might bring, and its powerful HE shell can also blast infantry apart! A Heavy AT Gun will need a tow - the PaK 40 is best paired with an Sd.Kfz 7 half-track or a good old-fashioned horse limber! Get ready to hunt some tanks!

Get ready for close-quarters battle with this amazingly versatile starter army! Perfect for fighting in the ruined cities of World War II, these hard-bitten veteran German troopers are packed with specialist equipment and ready to do battle! This starter army gives you everything you need to field a battle-ready force of German veterans for games of Bolt Action. Based around a Rifle Platoon of two Heer Infantry squads, supported by an Anti-Tank Rifle team, which can take and hold objectives and provides a strong core to the army, it packs a significant punch with its specialist supporting platoons. It’s also accompanied by a Medic, whose intervention can keep your troops in the fight when the going gets tough. The first of these is the Heavy Weapons Platoon, providing the force with strong anti-infantry firepower courtesy of a brace of Medium Machine Guns and a Medium Mortar. Ideal for creating defensive strongpoints and supporting your attacks, it’s a great counterpoint to the small but powerful Engineer Platoon. Made up of a pair of Pionier squads, each outfitted for short-range fighting and packing a lethal flamethrower, plus a separate Flamethrower Team, this platoon looks to get up close and personal, burning enemies out of their positions! Finally, there’s the Armoured Platoon, bringing both wheels and tracks to the battlefield. The Sd.Kfz 223 command armoured car has excellent mobility, and leads the way for the powerful Panzer IV with its deadly and efficient short-barrelled howitzer! With these four platoons, you get a great core force that can be used on the tabletop right away, and serve as the basis for a large and versatile collection. Ideal for an army themed around the bitter fighting at Stalingrad, this force can be built in numerous different ways to represent dozens of units, and is the perfect way to start your collection! The Rattenkrieg - German Veteran Infantry Starter Army contains:

• 36 multi-pose hard plastic German Veteran Infantry
• One German Veteran Infantry Officer (Warlord Resin)
• One German Veteran Infantry NCO (Warlord Resin)
• One German Veteran Infantry Medic (Warlord Resin)
• One German Veteran Infantry Radio Operator (Warlord Resin)
• Two German Veteran Infantry Medium Machine Gun Teams (Metal Gun with Warlord Resin Crew)
• One German Veteran Infantry Medium Mortar Team (Metal Gun with Warlord resin Crew)
• One Sd.Kfz 222/223 Armoured Car (Hard Plastic)
• One Panzer IV Ausf. B/C/D Medium Tank (Hard Plastic)
• Enough plastic bases for all miniatures, Waterslide Decals, Vehicle Stat Cards and Vehicle Damage Markers

Give your German Veterans some much-needed supporting fire! Arguably the best machine gun in the world at the start of the war, the MG 34 would be the mainstay of the German military throughout the first half of the conflict. When deployed on a tripod and served by a dedicated crew, it was capable of laying down a withering hail of fire. MMG teams are the backbone of Heavy Weapons Platoons in Bolt Action, providing lethal anti-infantry fire that can sweep units from the board. German machine guns are even better, benefiting from an extra shot, making MMG teams a great choice to support your German Veteran infantry in battle. Get that gun up and on target today! Contains one metal medium machine gun with three Warlord Resin German Veteran Infantry crew, and plastic base.

Call up indirect fire support for your German Veteran infantry! Mortars were some of the most extensively used support weapons of the Second World War, with their relatively light weight and ability to fire indirectly over a wide variety of ranges making them incredibly useful in virtually every combat situation. Germany’s 81mm ‘medium’ mortar was used by all arms of the Wehrmacht, and was particularly appreciated by veteran troops for its destructive power against enemy troops in cover. A vital part of Heavy Weapons Platoons in Bolt Action, medium mortars provide commanders with the ability to arc indirect fire over the heads of their troops, and crucially ignore cover when they hit their targets. Ranging in on the enemy, directed by spotters, medium mortars can control huge areas of the battlefield when well used. Targets sighted - start ranging in today! Contains one metal medium mortar with three Warlord Resin German Veteran Infantry crew, and plastic base.