Four More Mid-War Monsters Spotlighted [FoW]

BlackWidowPilot

writes:

Wyatt,

actually, it gets a bit better still for the FFL, as some of those recaptured Chars B1bis were "Flammpanzer B2" flamethrower tank conversions, and the odd Panzer IV or even Panther was picked up by the FFL or FFI along the way.

As for the infantry, it depends IMHO upon what scale you're operating in. If 20mm or smaller, you can get away with US GIs as proxies, But IMHO if you go for 28mm or larger, there are some important details regarding FFL troops weaponry that will IMHO stand out. Rifles were overwhelmingly MAS 36 or US-supplied Springfields, or various models of British-supplied Lee-Enfields. Only the 1st RCP had the M1 Garand.

SMGs were either Sten guns or Thompson, although a captured MP40 was a prized possession indeed.

LMGs were either the ubiquitous French Chatterault FM24/29, British Brens, or even the occasional captured MG42. AFAIK the BAR was not issued to French troops.

HMGs could still be the old reliable Hotchkiss M1914, as well as US-supplied .30 cal. Browning air-cooled machine guns.

Adrian helmets were worn frequently when available as a form of national pride and identity.

Leland R. Erickson
Metal Express
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