Leading the Australian forces into the heart of the enemy is the new Australian Officer team, with support from the new flamethrower, light mortar and sniper teams. Officer Team View in Store Many Australian officers who commanded militia units in the far flung corners of New Guinea and its surrounding islands were veterans of World…
Forming the backbone of the Australian army in the Pacific is the new Jungle Division infantry section. View in Store In early 1943, the Australian Army reorganised its militia and Australian Imperial Force divisions into a lighter version of the standard British Army organisation. These new Jungle Divisions, had vastly more short-ranged firepower, 981 SMGs…
Sweeping through the Pacific jungle is the new Australian Militia infantry section. View in Store The militia was trained and equipped to a lesser degree than their regular counterparts in the Australian Imperial Force and only allowed to be deployed within Australia and its mandated territories. This led to the AIF’s derogatory nickname of Chockos,…
Scouting the front lines is the new Papuan Infantry Battalion section, setting up traps and performing stealthy reconnaissance, most definitely the kind of chaps you’d want on your side! View in Store These were local men recruited in New Guinea and led by Australian officers and senior NCOs. They were superb jungle fighters who, being local…
Setting up within the dense Pacific forests are the new Australian medium mortar team and medium machine gun team. Medium Mortar Team View in Store In most jungle operations the 3-inch mortar was the main, often only, form of artillery support available. In the reorganised Jungle Divisions, from 1943 onwards, the number of mortars was doubled…
Providing support to the Australian ground troops is the new short 25-pdr and the PIAT and anti-tank rifle teams. Short 25-pdr (Pacific) View in Store The ubiquitous 25-pdr was the standard artillery piece of the Australian Army in the Pacific Theatre, as it had been in the desert. The complete lack of roads and the…
Taking over the Pacific is the Imperial Japanese forces, armed with the new Type 91 So-Mo Armoured Car. Type 91 So-Mo Armoured Car Road View in Store Also referred to as the Type 91 broad-gauge railroad tractor, the So-Mo has the unusual distinction of being able to quickly switch from road to rail. The So-Mo…
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Watching over your armies progress as the invasion builds momentum, the new Feldgendarme motorcycle team keeps the German forces in-line. View in Store The German Feldgendarmerie force had its origins in the 19th century, with most German states forming military units for policing duties. This was continued by the Imperial German Army during World War…
Utilising the tough Bedford chassis, the British Home Guard use their ingenuity to fight the enemy with the new Bedford OY SP 3-pdr. View in Store The Bedford OY was a militarised version of the Bedford O series lorry capable of carrying three tonnes. A Hotchkiss 3-pdr naval gun mounted in the rear on a…
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