8th Army Weapons Teams
Infantry weapons teams are a key component of any Bolt Action army, providing as they do great tactical flexibility for your force. Sniper teams and anti-tank teams are among the most prevalent, presenting your opponent with multiple challenges to overcome.
At the outbreak of the war, the QF 2-pdr (QF stands for ‘quickfiring’) was the standard anti-tank gun of the British Army. It was an adequate weapon for the time, being slightly more effective in terms of armor penetration than the contemporary German 37mm PaK 36. It was, however, larger, heavier, and employed an unusual carriage that required the wheels to be removed before it could fire. Against the early Panzers, light vehicles, and the poorly armored Japanese tanks it did well and was popular, meeting success in France, North Africa, and the Far East.
Snipers were armed with the SMLE No.4 Rifle equipped with a No.32 Mk.1 Telescopic Sight. The team carried 50 rounds of ammunition, five tracer rounds, and five armor-piecing rounds. Two No.36 Mills bombs or two No.77 smoke grenades were also carried, along with binoculars and a camouflage net.
Infantry weapons teams are a key component of any Bolt Action army, providing as they do great tactical flexibility for your force. Sniper teams and anti-tank teams are among the most prevalent, presenting your opponent with multiple challenges to overcome.
At the outbreak of the war, the QF 2-pdr (QF stands for ‘quickfiring’) was the standard anti-tank gun of the British Army. It was an adequate weapon for the time, being slightly more effective in terms of armor penetration than the contemporary German 37mm PaK 36. It was, however, larger, heavier, and employed an unusual carriage that required the wheels to be removed before it could fire. Against the early Panzers, light vehicles, and the poorly armored Japanese tanks it did well and was popular, meeting success in France, North Africa, and the Far East.
Snipers were armed with the SMLE No.4 Rifle equipped with a No.32 Mk.1 Telescopic Sight. The team carried 50 rounds of ammunition, five tracer rounds, and five armor-piecing rounds. Two No.36 Mills bombs or two No.77 smoke grenades were also carried, along with binoculars and a camouflage net.
Infantry weapons teams are a key component of any Bolt Action army, providing as they do great tactical flexibility for your force. Sniper teams and anti-tank teams are among the most prevalent, presenting your opponent with multiple challenges to overcome.
At the outbreak of the war, the QF 2-pdr (QF stands for ‘quickfiring’) was the standard anti-tank gun of the British Army. It was an adequate weapon for the time, being slightly more effective in terms of armor penetration than the contemporary German 37mm PaK 36. It was, however, larger, heavier, and employed an unusual carriage that required the wheels to be removed before it could fire. Against the early Panzers, light vehicles, and the poorly armored Japanese tanks it did well and was popular, meeting success in France, North Africa, and the Far East.
Snipers were armed with the SMLE No.4 Rifle equipped with a No.32 Mk.1 Telescopic Sight. The team carried 50 rounds of ammunition, five tracer rounds, and five armor-piecing rounds. Two No.36 Mills bombs or two No.77 smoke grenades were also carried, along with binoculars and a camouflage net.
Contains:
Two Bolt Action Order Dice
QRF 2-pdr anti-tank gun with three crew
2-man sniper team
Scale: 28mm - 1/56th
Models are supplied unassembled and unpainted. Paint and glue are not included.
