Wednesday, 25 September 2019
Bolt Action US Airborne MMG & Sniper Teams
These two teams are part of the 101st Airborne Division and are made from the plastic sprues found in the Band of Brothers starter boxed set.
The M1919 Browning was a multi-purpose machine gun that appeared in both air and water-cooled versions. Each infantry company included a platoon of machine guns, which would be used to provide fire support to individual infantry platoons when required.
The relatively large number of these weapons available at company level means that a US army can include a higher proportion of MMGs than other armies. Up to three machine gun teams can be included in each reinforced platoon, rather than one.
The team comprises a gunner, loader and spotter. Being part of the 101st Airborne Division, they are classed as veterans.
US sniper training before World War 2 was non-existent. When it became apparent that snipers were needed, training began in earnest. Snipers could be armed with the M1 Garand, but the bolt-action Springfield was often favoured for its longer range and accuracy, in both cases, rifles carried telescopic sights.
This is a veteran team which is made up of the sniper and his spotter.
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Great looking additions to your force Bryan. they have great detail to them
ReplyDeleteGreatly appreciated, Dave. The plastic sprues are excellent and as you say, full of detail.
DeleteMore nice stuff Mr B.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Phil.
DeleteAre the rules different for the Band of Brother Bryan ? & as always a fine paint job.
ReplyDeleteNo, they're not, Frank. Indeed, the "Band of Brother" includes an A5 sized version of the Bolt Action second edition rulebook. It has everything you need to play Bolt Action from the outset, which is why I rate this starter set so highly if you want to start playing Bolt Action.
DeleteLooking good Bryan, the macine gunners especially.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, John. As I mentioned in a previous post I prefer having my support teams on separate bases rather than one big base.
DeleteMore fine additions to your forces. I do love the look of prone mg teams. Like little mini dioramas.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Simon. They do indeed look like little mini dioramas.
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