Following the release of their gorgeous 28mm scale WWII U.S. Airborne late last year – and their upcoming Market Garden supplement, Warlord Games have produced a slew of support teams and extras to flesh-out their Bolt Action range…
U.S. Airborne HQ
Trained to a very high standard and with extensive combat experience, the American airborne forces were highly-motivated and performed effectively throughout Operation Market Garden. Lead your troops into combat with exceptional leadership executed by the Airborne officers in this new HQ pack.
US Airborne Medium Mortar Team (1944-45)
In the American army, the role of medium mortar was fulfilled by the 81mm caliber M1 mortar. The mortar was the biggest killer of infantrymen throughout the war. An average crew could fire a dozen bombs in a minute.
Compared with artillery shells that had a tendency to get buried on landing, directing a good portion of the explosion into solid ground, mortar bombs fell almost on their nose and released destructive power all around.
US Airborne HMG Team (1944-45)
The Browning M2HB .50cal was undoubtedly one of the best HMGs of World War II – so much so that it is still used today. It was renowned for its penetrative capability, as its heavy bullets could go right through the armor of half-tracks, armored cars and even some light tanks.
Its weight made it very stable allowing accurate bursts of fire. A 20kg tripod was required for the ground type, but also came mounted on vehicles in twin or quad versions. The latter weighed more than 1,000kg and was normally mounted on half-tracks.
US Airborne Bazooka & Light Mortar Teams (1944-45)
The American bazooka was first used in North Africa, and on Tarawa in November 1942. The final version was longer (1.55m) and improved the range from 200-250 yards to 300 yards. The M6 heat rocket could easily penetrate 76mm of armor at 30° or 110mm at 90°.
The standard light mortar was of relatively large caliber at 60mm. It fired a correspondingly larger, and more effective shell over a greater range than the smaller mortars used by the German and British forces. The paratroopers adapted the design, stripping-it-down to produce a lighter version which weighed-in at 9kg, and could be operated by a two man team.
US Airborne Hand Carts
Used to carry the platoon's supplies for their deployment, these carts were essential for Allied Airborne forces' ability to answer any encroaching threat.
US Airborne 1500 Point Army (1944-1945)
…and of course – Warlord Games have handily bundled-together all of the new releases (along with a few extra units to bulk-out the force) to create a complete 1500 point airborne force, compiled from the upcoming Market Garden campaign book. This army includes new units such as the section of three airborne armored jeeps and Dutch resistance fighters to lead the way!
So – what better way to prepare for the launch of Market Garden than with some new U.S. Airborne units – or even a brand-new army! Head on over to the Warlord Games webstore to take a more detailed look!
