Leopard 2 Tank Platoon (Plastic)
The Royal Netherlands Army ordered 445 Leopard 2 tanks on 2 March 1979, making them the first export customer of the Leopard 2. Deliveries began in July 1981. The minor differences between the Dutch Leopard 2NL and the West German Leopard 2A4 were that the Dutch version included locally-produced equipment, FN MAG machineguns, and a passive night-driving periscope.
YPR-765 Platoon
The YPR-765 PRI (pantser-rups-infanterie, or armored tracked infantry) is the basic armored infantry fighting vehicle fitted with a turret mounting a 25mm KBA-B02 cannon and a coaxial 7.62mm FN MAG machinegun. It has a crew of three, and can carry seven passengers in the rear compartment.
M113 or M106 Platoon
In peacetime, the Dutch 120mm mortars are towed by YPR-765 PRMR mortar tractors. As the chance of war became likely, the Dutch government purchased more M106 mortar carriers from the FMC corporation and converted them to carry their MO-120-RT 120mm mortars. This allows the mortars to fire from armored protection.
PRTL AA Platoon
The PRTL Pantserluchtdoel Peloton (PRTL anti-aircraft platoon) is armed with the Dutch version of the West German Gepard, known as the PRTL (pantser-rups-tegen-luchtdoelen, translating to armor track against air targets). PRTL is pronounced by the Dutch soldiers as pruttel meaning to splutter.
Armored Infantry Platoon
Each armored infantry platoon (pantserinfanterie peloton) is made up of four groups. The platoon command group is mounted in a YPR-765 PRI armored infantry fighting vehicle and has one 7.62mm FN MAG GPMG and two M47 Dragon anti-tank guided missile systems.
Stinger Platoon
An armored anti-aircraft artillery platoon, as well as being equipped with PRTL anti-aircraft tanks, also has three FIM-92 Stinger man-portable air defense systems, each with six missiles, for additional anti-aircraft cover. These men, along with the replacement group with three extra PRTL crews, enables the anti-aircraft platoon to maintain operational readiness around-the-clock through crew rotations.
M113 C&V Recon Platoon
The M113 C&V (Commando & Verkenning) used by the Dutch reconnaissance troops has the same origins as the Canadian Lynx. However, in the 1970s, M113 C&V had its machinegun cupola replaced with an Oerlikon-Bührle GBD-ADA turret fitted with a 25mm KBA cannon. The 25mm cannon allows them to suppress an enemy position before making their escape.
Dutch Gaming Aids
Even though they are toy soldiers, your troops react to heavy fire like real soldiers. Sometimes they get pinned down or bail out of their tanks. They can dig foxholes for protection or go to ground, hiding from the enemy. Tokens help you keep track of the state of your troops.