As we get to grips with the huge range of figures, vehicles, scenics and accessories in our new Bolt Action range of World War II miniatures we’re taking the time to refresh each range with new paintjobs and photos. As we do this we’ll be bringing you a focus on each force here. First up is a range that is due for some serious reinforcements in the not-too-distant future – beautifully painted by Big Gazza. The Fallschrimjager were, as Germany’s airborne force some of the best troops they could field and are always a popular choice with gamers…
The Fallschirmjager performed the first airborne invasion when they assaulted Denmark on the 9 April 1940. They followed this success up with further successful air landings of Norway and the pyrrhic victory of Operation Mercury in taking Crete despite heavy losses of some of Germany’s finest troops.
Unlike their Allied counterparts these German Paratroopers were attached to the German Luftwaffe rather than the army.
Fallschirmjager were highly trained, invariably veteran troops, as the Allies found in such legendary battles as Eben Emael, Carentan (we’ve all seen Band of Brothers haven’t we?), Monte Cassino and Arnhem. Wherever the Fallschirmjager were found a bloody struggle was sure to be had…
The Fallschirmjager were some of Germany’s hardest troops and treated with a great deal of respect by the Allied forces. The Fallschirmjager make a great addition to a gamer’s collection – a small but tough force that always performs well. Take a look at our Bolt Action range of 28mm models in the web store.
Dan Hewitson
Tom Mecredy
Craig Nixon