By their nature as specialist raiders, Commandos go to battle lightly equipped in terms of weaponry. However, they made good use of Vickers K machine guns – formerly aircraft-mounted machine guns – with their high rate of suppressive fire. These new 2-man teams comprise a Vickers K gunner and his No 2 laden with extra…
Created by the Canadian commander Lt-General Guy Simonds as an expedient way of reducing losses in his infantry and to be able to maneouvre along with the tanks, the Ram Kangaroo served the forces of the British commonwealth well henceforth. The conception of the Ram Kangaroo is one of the key reasons for dedicated APCs being introduced…
This week’s gallery focuses on that classic symbol of the war – the German infantryman. We’ve received several freshly painted miniatures from the hands of talented painter, Andres Amian Fernandez and it would be rude not to show everyone the results!
The first in the line of true German armoured cars, The 6-wheel drive Sd.Kfz 231 had excellent mobility. Used in Aufklarungs units (reconnaissance) during the early stages of the war they saw action in the Fall of France, the Blitzkrieg attack on Poland and during the invasion of Soviet Russia. In the German Army, armoured…
As part of Britain’s slow re-armament programme during the mid 1930’s, the Morris was tasked with swiftly developing an interim armoured car design. Based on its C8 Commercial 4×2 truck, the chassis was lengthened and an armoured, riveted hull mounted. Armament was either a Boys AT rifle and Bren LMG or a Vickers 7.7mm MG…
We’ve been releasing new resin vehicles at a startling rate of knots. To help you add them to your army we’ve put together a fresh batch of Platoon Deals – see them here. 3x Panzer II for £48, saving £6 3x Char D1 for £48, saving £6 3x M36 Jackson for £60, saving £6 3x LVT-4 Buffalo for £68,…
Following our acquisition of BEF Miniatures we now have forces for almost all nations taking part in the early stages of World War II. As we add more and more to this fascinating period we’re seeing more and more of you interested in Pz IIs and Char Bs. To help you get started on the…
Fresh from the painting desk of ace painter Andres Amian Fernandez are our recently released American support weapon teams. Feast your eyes here…
Andy Hobday
Graham Davey