I original bought some of my US Airborne troops prior to the 2nd Edition of bolt action but have only in the past year start playing regularly at my local club.
The question is about the use of the M1919 light machine gun within the Paratrooper Squad
US Army Book states that – Up to 1 man can have a light machine gun M1919A6 for +20pts another man becomes the loader.
The Bolt Action 2nd edition only mentions that 2 men can have BAR automatic rifles, with nothing stated about the M1919. Warlord seem to state the 2nd edition supersedes the US Army book, but only the German army book has been rewritten
The Market Garden States that BAR seems to have been discarded for the Bipod mounted M1919 light machine and that either can be fielded for the campaign.
The Battle of the Bulge US Paratrooper Squad (Late War)states that – Up to 2 men can have light machine guns for +20pts each etc.
The airborne used the M1919 with the tripod base in Normandy and Warlord provide these in their metal range. These were being phased out by the time of MG in favour of the bipod mounted LMG as included in the plastic box set.
So the big question is why are you not allowed to field them in a Bolt Action Squad for Normandie.
Any thoughts or pointers welcome.
Regards Andy
