US Army Weapons Teams

US Army Weapons Teams

Infantry weapon teams are a vital part of any Bolt-Action army, providing great tactical flexibility to your force. Sniper teams, anti-tank teams, and flamethrower teams are among the most common weapon types and present numerous challenges to the enemy.

The American bazooka was first used in North Africa and Tarawa in November 1942. The first version (M1A1) had two grips and a wooden rest. In 1943, the new version was introduced, which no longer had a front grip but featured an improved electrical firing system. The final version was longer (1.55 m) and improved the range from 200-250 m to 300 m. The M6 HEAT rocket could easily penetrate 76 mm of armor at 30 degrees or 110 mm at 90 degrees.

Reconnaissance and sniper duties were similar in American doctrines. The US manual clearly stated that a sniper's task was to kill enemy officers to damage the morale of enemy troops. They were equipped with a scope on an M1903 Springfield rifle and also had close-combat weapons such as pistols and shotguns for self-defense if discovered. Both members of the team were trained as snipers, so the role of observer was interchangeable.

Flamethrowers were used throughout the war, especially in the Pacific, for clearing tunnels and bunkers. During the Normandy landings, the number of flamethrowers was increased to allow men to open a gap in fortified lines.

Contains the following Warlord Resin Plus™ figures:

2-man Bazooka Team
2-man Sniper Team
2-man Flamethrower Team