Infantry weapon teams are a key component in any Bolt Action army, providing your force with great tactical flexibility. Sniper teams, anti-tank teams, and flamethrower teams are among the most common, presenting your opponent with multiple challenges to overcome.
The Panzerschreck was a German development of the American bazooka, first encountered in North Africa, firing a large-caliber rocket projectile with a shaped charge. The backblast from the weapon was so intense that early teams wore protective capes and masks - later, an explosion shield was mounted on the weapon, giving it a distinctive appearance. The Panzerschreck and the once anti-tank Panzerfaust had replaced the Panzerbüchse 39 anti-tank rifle in 1944.
During the Battle of Stalingrad, Russian snipers inflicted such heavy casualties on the besieged Wehrmacht that the Germans began to train and equip their own shooters to take on a specialist role as snipers. A variety of rifles were used for sniping, including the standard KAR-98K and the semi-automatic Gewehr 43, all fitted with high-quality ZF39 scopes and equipped with precision-manufactured ammunition.
Flamethrowers – Flammenwerfer – were used throughout the war and were often employed against buildings or fortifications. During the latter part of the war, the Germans produced a lighter, smaller design that had enough fuel for a single burst – in fact, a one-shot flamethrower – the Eintossflammenwerfer. However, it is not known if this weapon was ever actually used.
Contains the following Warlord Resin Plus™ miniatures:
2-man Panzerschreck team
2-man Sniper team
2-man flamethrower team
These miniatures are cast in our new and improved Warlord Resin Plus™. For more information about this material click here
Models are supplied unassembled and unpainted
