The Commandos established an extraordinary reputation for dash and bravery in World War II. Formed in 1940 by order of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill with the express goal of taking the fight back to the apparently unstoppable German armed forces that had thrown the British Expeditionary Force out of France with such apparent ease. An all-volunteer force, they recruited from all parts of the armed services. Indeed there were Army commandos, Naval commandos and the Inter-Allied Commando regiment which included nationalities such as the Belgians, Polish, Dutch and others. Commandos fought in campaigns in Europe, Burma, Africa and earned battle honours for many famous actions including arguably the greatest raid of all – St Nazaire. Commandos were fielded in many different ways - from units of less than a full section up to full assault divisions depending on the task at hand. Superbly trained, aggressive in action, well-equipped and deadly in hand-to-hand combat the Commandos were rightly feared by their German, Italian and Japanese foes. Contains thirty plastic figures with a range of weapons, including rifles, pistols, SMGs, Vickers K light machine guns, PIAT anti-tank weapons and 2-inch mortars, as well as bases and decals

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The German Fallschirmjager were the world's first paratroopers to be used in large numbers. They were at the tip of the spear when war broke out in 1939, and led daring assaults on strategic targets, such as the fortress at Eben Emael. The Fallschirmjager's greatest achievement would be the intense fighting they performed as they seized Crete in the face of more numerous British and Commonwealth forces during 1941. This plastic kit contains 30 Fallschirmjager miniatures in 28mm scale. The miniatures are highly detailed and feature a variety of poses and equipment. The kit also includes a variety of accessories, such as backpacks, weapons, and grenades. The Fallschirmjager can be used to field a variety of different units in Bolt Action. They can be used as a regular infantry unit, or as an elite unit. They can also be used to field special units, such as paratroopers or paratroopers with flamethrowers. The Fallschirmjager Plastic kit is a great way to add some elite troops to your Bolt Action army. The miniatures are highly detailed and feature a variety of poses and equipment. The kit also includes a variety of accessories, such as backpacks, weapons, and grenades. Features: 30 highly detailed Fallschirmjager miniatures in 28mm scale Variety of poses and equipment Includes a variety of accessories, such as backpacks, weapons, and grenades Can be used to field a variety of different units in Bolt Action Specifications: Scale: 28mm Material: Plastic Number of miniatures: 30 Accessories: Backpacks, weapons, grenades Rules: The Fallschirmjager can be used to field a variety of different units in Bolt Action. They can be used as a regular infantry unit, or as an elite unit. They can also be used to field special units, such as paratroopers or paratroopers with flamethrowers.

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This awesome plastic US Airborne Late WWII Paratroopers platoon contains enough plastic components to make 30 US Airborne miniatures in M-1943 uniforms, plus a host of options to allow for different weapon configurations and command models. Having blooded themselves during the fighting in Sicily in 1943 and then fought in arguably their most famous operations during the D-Day landings in June 1944, the US Airborne divisions were withdrawn from the front lines to rest and refit. Re-equipped with the new green M-1943 uniform which was being used across the US military to standardise supply, the divisions which included the 101st ‘Screaming Eagles’ and the 82nd ‘All American’ would be used by Allied High command during Operation Market Garden - an ambitious plan to open a corridor through Holland by parachuting in several US, British and Polish airborne divisions to take key bridges. Following the ill-fated Market Garden, US paratroopers would drop into Germany in 1945 as part of Operations Varsity and Plunder - the crossing of the mighty River Rhine itself. These battle-hardened fighting men have been immortalised in film and television - A Bridge Too Far and Band of Brothers are both great sources of inspiration for these troops and the actions they fought in so heroically. Contains a 30-man plastic US Airborne Platoon: x5 each of 15 different heads x5 LMG with bi pod x5 bodies kneeling x5 bodies prone x20 bodies running/standing x5 LMG with bi pod x5 BAR Arms with Rifles, Carbines, SMGs, pistols, binoculars, machete. Pouches, Pigeon, ammo, holsters, knives, backpacks and other gear. Construction leaflet including new Bolt Action rules entry. Full colour waterslide decal sheet. Weapons included: M1 Garand rifle, Thompson submachine gun, Browning pistol, Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR), M1 Carbine, hand grenades, machete, and .30 Cal medium machine gun. Note: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted

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Wage World War II on your tabletop! The Bolt Action Starter Set guides you through your very first steps into the world of tabletop wargaming, and welcomes you to the world of Bolt Action, the ultimate World War Two wargame! Designed specifically to introduce the fundamentals of the hobby in fun, simple steps, you’ll learn how to assemble and paint your first models, play your first games, and introduces you to the wider world of Bolt Action. Inside the box, you’ll discover finely detailed, plastic miniatures – tough German Grenadiers and fearless US Rangers – and a double-sided battle mat with plastic scenery to set the stage for your games. The included Bolt Action Field Manual takes you through every stage of the hobby with simple, easy-to-follow instructions. Learn how to build your new models, then take them straight into the action! Through a series of fun, introductory missions, you’ll familiarise yourself with the key mechanics of Bolt Action. In no time at all, you’ll be leading your forces into battle! The Bolt Action Starter Set contains: Full colour, 68 page book - The Bolt Action Field Manual 12 Plastic German Grenadiers (28mm) 12 Plastic US Rangers (28mm) Plastic Ruined Farmhouse Scenery Game Token Punchboard Double-sided Gaming Mat (30” x 22.4” approx.) Six Bolt Action Order Dice (3 Grey / 3 Olive Drab) Eight six-sided dice Dice Bag Cardboard Insert that doubles as an in-game Bunker

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Take the fight to the enemy beneath the blazing desert sun, and wage World War II on your tabletop! A Gentleman’s War is one of the best ways to get started with Bolt Action: Third Edition, whether you’re an absolute beginner or a hardened veteran of tabletop battles. Inside this box, you’ll find finely detailed plastic infantry - determined British 8th Army and German Afrika Korps veterans - as well as two plastic armoured cars to support them in battle, and a double-sided battle mat with MDF scenery to set the stage for your games. In the box, you’ll find a QR code. Simply scan it, and it will take you to the Bolt Action website, where you’ll find a free downloadable Bolt Action Field Manual. This incredibly useful document takes you through every stage of the hobby with simple, easy-to-follow instructions. Learn how to build your new models, then take them straight into the action! Through a series of fun, introductory missions, you’ll familiarise yourself with the key mechanics of Bolt Action. In no time at all, you’ll be leading your forces into battle! Once you’ve played through the introductory missions, you’ll be ready to dive into the full A5 Bolt Action rulebook in the set, and from there the possibilities are endless! Contents: 12 hard plastic 28mm British 8th Army infantrymen 12 hard plastic 28mm Afrika Korps infantrymen 1 hard plastic 1/56 scale Humber MkII/IV armoured car 1 hard plastic 1/56 scale Sd.Kfz. 222/223 armoured car Bolt Action: Third Edition A5 rulebook Assembly guides Ruined North African house MDF terrain Bolt Action Order dice Dice bag Double-sided gaming mat Plastic pin markers and templates 10 Six-sided dice Please Note: Miniatures are supplied unpainted, and some assembly may be required.

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This set contains: 1 x Soviet HQ (Winter) 1 x SovietMAxim MMG Team (Winter) 1 x Soviet 82mm Medium Mortar Team (Winter) Soviet Army (Winter) HQ Like the soldiers they commanded, many Soviet officers were inexperienced and lacked training at the beginning of the Great Patriotic War. Stalin's ruthless purge of officers of the Red Army in 1937 had denuded the organisation of leadership and left deep scars in the survivors' minds. Throughout the war, showing initiative was seen as a dangerous trait, and most Soviet officers would follow their orders to the letter even if they meant marching their men to certain death. Soviet operational leadership improved immeasurably over time, but the heavy casualties endured by the Red Army indicates that overall battlefield control remained a blunt instrument.Soviet Army (Winter) Medium Machine Gun The red army used the venerable Maxim Model 1910 as its medium machine gun throughout the war, the very same weapon that had served the Tsarist army in world war 1. It was a capable weapon that could be tripod-, sledge- or wheel-mounted and was often given a useful shield to help preserve the crew. The Maxim was so heavy and cumbersome, however, unlike most other Soviet weapons, the Germans seldom made use of captured examples.Soviet Army (Winter) Medium Mortar Team The standard Russian medium mortar of the war was the 82-PM-41 or 82mm battalion mortar Model 1941. This served alongside the otherwise similar 82mm Model 1937. Both were very effective and accurate weapons with a range of about 3,000 yards. 82mm mortars were regarded as artillery rather than infantry weapons by the Russians and were usually massed together in batteries for battalion-level support.Models supplied unassembled and unpainted

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Infantry weapons teams are a key component of any Bolt Action army, providing as they do great tactical flexibility for your force. Sniper teams, anti-tank teams and flamethrower teams are among the most prevalent, presenting your opponent with multiple challenges to overcome.The American Bazooka was first used in North Africa and on Tarawa in November 1942. The first version (M1A1) had two grips and a wooden support. By 1943 the new version was released which no longer had the front grip but had an improved electrical firing system. The final version was longer (1.55m) and improved the range from 200-250 yards to 300 yards. The M6 HEAT rocket could easily penetrate 76mm of armour at 30 degrees or 110mm at 90 degrees.The tasks of scouting and sniping were similar in American doctrines. In the US manual it was clearly stated that the duty of a sniper was to kill enemy officers in order to damage the morale of enemy troops. They were equipped with a telescopic sight on a M1903 bolt-action Springfield rifle, and also had close-combat weapons such as pistols and shotguns with which to defend themselves if discovered. Both members of the team had sniper training so the role of spotter was interchangeable.Flamethrowers were used throughout the war, especially in the Pacific, to clear out tunnels and bunkers. And to open gaps in fortified lines.Box contains: Six Warlord Resin™ Figures Plastic Bases Three Order Dice These figures are cast in our new and improved Warlord Resin Plus™. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted

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Few fighting forces rival the hard-won reputation of the US Marine Corps. Showing their mettle during the island-hopping campaigns in the Pacific, and then to pushing the enemy back to their homeland, the US Marine had few equals in WWII. Facing the deadly combination of the fanatical Japanese enemy and the sweltering jungle conditions in which they fought, the US Marine Corps triumphed in actions which have become legendary – Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Peleliu, Iwo Jima and more. Within the claustrophobic confines of the hills and jungle environment over which they fought, the marines were reliant more on support weapons than on tanks. Medium machine guns like the M1917 and the 81mm medium mortar were vital to their success. Contains these metal models: 1 officer with SMG and pistol 1 US Navy corpsman medic treating a casualty 1 medic with stretcher 1 radio operator/spotter 1 medium mortar team 1 MMG team Models supplied unassembled and unpainted

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Infantry weapons teams are a key component of any Bolt Action army, providing as they do great tactical flexibility for your force. Sniper teams, anti-tank teams and flamethrower teams are among the most prevalent, presenting your opponent with multiple challenges to overcome. British forces were armed with 2-inch mortar for close support purposes. Two men were needed to operate it. An NCO was responsible for carrying and firing the weapon while the other carried ammunition. Weighing less than 11Ibs and offering an effective range of 500 yards, these mortars were quick to manoeuvre and deploy as needed. Snipers were armed with a SMLE No.4 Rifle equipped with a No.32 Mk.1 telescopic sight. The team carried fifty rounds of ammunition, five tracer round and fiver-armour-piercing rounds. Two No.36 Mills bombs or two No.77 smoke grenades were also carried, along with binoculars and a camouflage net. The portable flamethrower available to British forces was the Ack Pack. At a weight of 64Ibs, the Ack Packs could be carried and operated by one man. Fully loaded, the Ack Pack was capable of ten bursts each of a two second duration. With a range of fifty yards it was a truly fearsome weapon that excelled in clearing bunkers and buildings. Contains the following Warlord Resin Plus™ figures: 2-man Light Mortar team 2-man Sniper team 2-man Flamethrower team These figures are cast in our new and improved Warlord Resin Plus™. For more information on this material click here Models supplied unassembled and unpainted

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This set contains: 1 x British Airborne HQ 1 x Field Medic 1 x British Airborne Medium Machine Gun Team 1 x British Airborne Medium Mortar Team HQ The middle ranks of officers were almost invariably drawn from the upper-middle classes: educated in the public schools, instilled with the values of empire, and imbued with a sense of confidence, duty and resolve that is difficult to conceive of today. An officer unit consists of the man himself and can include up to two other men acting as his immediate attendants.Field Medic The field medic presents the wounded soldier with his best chance of surviving serious injury and can ensure those lightly wounded soldiers are returned to fighting fitness as rapidly as possible.Medium Machine Gun Team A .303 Vickers water-cooled machine gun offered fire support to infantry units. This was another weapon of World War I vintage that soldiered on through World War II and beyond, proving extremely effective at laying down continuous fire over a long range. A typical team consisted of a lance corporal gunner, a loader and an ammunition bearer.Medium Mortar Team The 3-inch mortar was used to provide support from up to 3,000 yards dependent upon the projectile used. The 3-inch mortar was operated by a crew of 3.Models supplied unassembled and unpainted

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Armies of the United States: Third Edition is your essential guide to collecting and playing American forces in Bolt Action! With a huge variety of infantry, artillery, vehicles, and more covered across 112 full-colour pages, Armies of the United States gives you everything you need to transform your collection of US miniatures into a mighty fighting force on the Bolt Action tabletop. The vast arsenals of freedom stand ready for your command, and this book lets you bring them to the table! In addition to the unit profiles and national special rules, Armies of the United States is packed with historical background and full-colour illustrations and photography, giving you all the inspiration you need to create a truly unique American collection.

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Blitzkrieg HQ German officers were capable and often experienced leaders. Junior officers were trained to undertake the role of their own immediate superiors, enabling them to use their initiative to take control of situations when necessary.Blitzkrieg Medium Machine Gun Team The Germans were equipped with two excellent machine guns in the MG34 and rapid-firing MG42 – known to Allied troops as ‘Hitler’s Buzz Saw’ because of its distinctive noise, or ‘Spandau’. Unlike other armies, the Germans used the same machine gun both as a squad weapon from its bipod and as a tripod-mounted support weapon. The tripod mount provided a much more stable firing platform and made it easier to keep up a sustained fire using a belt feed.Blitzkrieg Medium Mortar Team The standard German medium mortar of the war was the 80mm Granatwerfer 34. It was a very effective and accurate weapon that could provide longer range, on-call fire support. It had a maximum range of 2,400 metres and could maintain a rate of fire of 15–20 rounds per minute.Models supplied unassembled and unpainted

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