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Fallschirmjäger Weapons Teams
Infantry weapons teams are a key component of any Bolt Action army, providing 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-caliber 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 the disposable anti-tank Panzerfaust had replaced the Panzerbüchse 39anti-tank rifle by 1944. During the Battle of Stalingrad, Russian snipers took such a heavy toll on the beleaguered Wehrmacht that the Germans began to train and equip their own marksmen to undertake the specialist role of 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 throughout the war and were often employed against buildings or fortifications. During the later 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. However, it is not known whether this weapon was actually ever employed. Box contains:
- Six Warlord Resin™ Figures
- Plastic Bases
- Three Order Dice
These figures are cast in our new and improved Warlord Resin Plus™. For more information on this material, click here. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted.