Bolt Action: USMC Weapons Teams

Infantry weapons teams are crucial for any Bolt Action army, offering tactical flexibility. Sniper teams, anti-tank teams, and flamethrower teams are common, presenting your opponent with various challenges.

The American Bazooka was first used in North Africa and on Tarawa in November 1942. The initial version (M1A1) had two grips and a wooden support. By 1943, a new version was released without the front grip but with an improved electrical firing system. The final version was longer (1.55m) and increased the range from 200-250 yards to 300 yards. The M6 HEAT rocket could easily penetrate 76mm of armor at 30 degrees or 110mm at 90 degrees.

American doctrine considered scouting and sniping similar roles. The US manual clearly stated that a sniper’s duty was to kill enemy officers to damage enemy morale. Snipers were equipped with a telescopic sight on a M1903 bolt-action Springfield rifle, and also carried close-combat weapons like pistols and shotguns for defense if discovered. Both members of a sniper team had sniper training, making their roles interchangeable.

Flamethrowers were used throughout the war, especially in the Pacific, to clear out tunnels and bunkers. They were also used to open gaps in fortified lines.

This set includes:

• Six Warlord Resin(TM) Figures
• Plastic Bases
• Three Order Dice