Germans

Get some leadership for your Fallschirmjäger today! Fallschirmjäger officers underwent the same rigorous training as the men they commanded, and some of the best combat leaders in the German military came from the ranks of the paratroopers. Accompanied by other specialists, they were a vital part of the Fallschirmjäger in battle. Officers, medics, and spotters are an essential part of any Bolt Action collection, supporting their troops with both leadership and powerful special abilities. Every Platoon needs a commander, and this set provides you with a pair, both clad in thick winter gear. One surveys the battlefield through a cloud of cigar smoke, while the other directs his men into the heat of battle, ready to lead them to victory. Alongside them, a medic tends to a wounded comrade, while a forward observer gets on the radio to call down air or artillery support. Lead from the front today!

Support your Fallschirmjäger with heavy firepower! Benefiting from their inclusion in the Luftwaffe supply system, the Fallschirmjäger paratroopers were well-supplied with supporting weaponry, particularly later in the war when they found themselves fighting as conventional light infantry, such as in the wintry conditions during the Battle of the Bulge. This box gives you everything you need to add a Fallschirmjäger Heavy Weapons Platoon to your German Bolt Action collection, in their iconic winter uniforms. A pair of legendary MG 42s provide deadly direct-fire support in their medium machine gun configuration, while the 81mm medium mortar rains high explosives in lethal arcs. Leading them is their Platoon Commander, vitally important both on the tabletop and in the army list! Bring those heavy weapons up now!

The world's first paratroopers to be used in large numbers, the German Fallschirmjager were at the tip of the spear when war broke out in 1939. They led daring assaults on strategic targets, such as the fortress at Eben Emael, enabling the following panzers to overrun Europe. Small units still operated by glider and parachute, famously rescuing Italian leader Mussolini, and raiding behind American lines in the Ardennes. Their finest hour would undoubtly be the bitter fighting as they occupied the monastery at Monte Cassino for months in the face of overwhelming odds, earning themselves the nickname 'Green Devils'. The German Paratroopers were arguably the toughest in a tough army. Contents:

• 30x Fallschirmjager Winter Miniatures

The Puma is, arguably, one of the best-looking armoured cars of WWII. A variant of the Sdkfz 234 it boasted a fully enclosed turret with a 5cm gun and thicker armour than other variants. Despite this additional armour the Puma was still capable of speeds greater than 50 miles per hour (that's 85km) and saw use as a scout vehicle from 1943 onwards on both Eastern and Western fronts, as even the thickened armour didn't offer much in the way of protection. The fully enclosed turret of the Puma variant had a KwK 30 50mm gun. This vehicle can also be used in games of Achtung Panzer!, the game of close-quarters tank-on-tank combat, its rules can be found in the Achtung Panzer! rulebook.

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 Panzerschreck was a German development of the American bazooka, first encountered in North Africa, firing a large calibre shaped-charge rocket projectile. The back-blast from the weapon was so intense that early teams wore protective capes and masks – later a blast shield was fitted to the weapon giving it a distinctive appearance. The Panzerschreck and disposable anti-tank Panzerfaust had replaced the Panzerbüchse 39 anti-tank rifle by 1944. During the battle of Stalingrad, Russian snipers took such a heavy toll upon the beleaguered Wehrmacht that the Germans began to train and equip their own marksmen to undertake a specialist role as snipers. A variety of rifles were used for sniping, including the standard KAR-98K and the semi-automatic Gewehr 43, all fitted with the high quality ZF39 telescopic sight, and equipped with precision-manufactured ammunition. Flamethrowers – Flammenwerfer – were used through the war and were often employed against buildings or fortifications. During the latter part of the war, the Germans produced a lighter, smaller design that carried enough fuel for a single burst – effectively a one-shot flamethrower –the Eintossflammenwerfe. It is not known, however, whether this weapon was actually ever employed. Contains the following Warlord Resin Plus figures:

• 2-man Panzerschreck team
• 2-man Sniper team
• 2-man Flamethrower team

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 Panzerschreck was a German development of the American bazooka, first encountered in North Africa, firing a large calibre shaped-charge rocket projectile. The back-blast from the weapon was so intense that early teams wore protective capes and masks – later a blast shield was fitted to the weapon giving it a distinctive appearance. The Panzerschreck and disposable anti-tank Panzerfaust had replaced the Panzerbüchse 39 anti-tank rifle by 1944. During the battle of Stalingrad, Russian snipers took such a heavy toll upon the beleaguered Wehrmacht that the Germans began to train and equip their own marksmen to undertake a specialist role as snipers. A variety of rifles were used for sniping, including the standard KAR-98K and the semi-automatic Gewehr 43, all fitted with the high quality ZF39 telescopic sight, and equipped with precision-manufactured ammunition. Flamethrowers – Flammenwerfer – were used through the war and were often employed against buildings or fortifications. During the latter part of the war, the Germans produced a lighter, smaller design that carried enough fuel for a single burst – effectively a one-shot flamethrower –the Eintossflammenwerfe. It is not known, however, whether this weapon was actually ever employed. Box contains:

• Six Warlord Resin Figures
• Plastic Bases
• Three Order Dice