US Marine Corps Guadalcanal. Tarawa. Iwo Jima. Okinawa. Just some of the legendary actions the US Marine Corps fought in - actions that have rightfully sent the USMC into legend. There are few fighting forces that can rival the fearsome reputation of the United States Marine Corps. Indeed they can trace their ancestry back to the Revolutionary War in the 18th Century, serving all over the globe up to the present day. During the Second World War the US Marines spearheaded the American response to Japanese aggression, leading to a ferocious island-hopping campaign. The technologically superior US forces made many amphibious assaults that wore down the Japanese and culminated in crushing American victories albeit with terrible loss of life on both sides. US Marines in the Pacific Theatre of Operations were eager to get the job done be it with the bayonet, shotgun or their Thompson submachine guns. Their loyalty to their comrades and the Corps stood them in good stead as they faced a fanatical foe where no quarter was given no received. Box contains 5 USMC plastic sprues 1 US plastic weapons sprue USMC leaflet

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The T34 was the iconic Russian tank of the Second World War. Produced in vast numbers, it was the epitome of simple technology - easy to manufacture and maintain, the T34 saw extensive action on the Eastern Front where it was fielded in droves - with entire companies of T34s being rolled-out to face the big cats in the German arsenal.  This Boxed Set contains one plastic miniature. This model is supplied unpainted, and some preparatory work may be required as well as assembly. 

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Your essential guide to fielding the forces of Germany in Bolt Action has arrived! The essential handbook for any Bolt Action player looking to field the forces of the Wehrmacht on the tabletop, Armies of Germany is packed with unit profiles, special rules, and historical background. With this book, you can turn your collection of German miniatures into a deadly fighting force in the world's greatest World War II wargame, and find plenty of inspiration for new projects! From the first campaigns in Poland and beyond, through the baking deserts of Africa and frozen tundra of the Eastern Front, to the streets of Berlin itself, Armies of Germany allows you to create Bolt Action forces for any period and engagement of the war, encompassing the whole of the vast German war machine. The new era selection guidelines help you create a truly historical army, while the special rules enable you to tailor your entire force to your chosen theme, be they regular Heer troopers, die-hard Fallschirmjäger paratroopers, and a whole lot more besides!

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Stoic in defence and methodical in attack, the British Army relied on its heavy weapons to support the infantry and keep the enemy’s heads down. The 3 inch medium mortar was the mainstay of the British Army’s Support Companies, providing organic close fire support to the Rifle Companies in each Infantry Battalion. Its heavier cousin, the 4.2 inch heavy mortar, was first used at the Battle of El Alamein, and threw a 20lb bomb out to over 4,000 yards. The Vickers medium machine gun was a veteran of the First World War. While its rate of fire was slower than other guns, because it was water cooled it could sustain accurate fire for extended periods and was incredibly reliable.  The box contains everything you need to build a Heavy Weapons Platoon - up to two medium machine guns, and two medium or two heavy mortars or three heavy weapons teams plus a platoon commander and bodyguard. If you choose the latter you can also use arms and weapons from your infantry as the crew are modelled in British Army uniforms, and are fully interchangeable with the plastic infantry. Note that the Heavy Mortars have four crew, so the exact number of weapons teams you can build depends on which weapons you choose. Included are enough 60mm bases to make up to four weapons teams total.  Contains: Two heavy weapons frames each with a Vickers MMG with tripod, ammunition and water cooling can, including covered and uncovered barrel options, plus a medium mortar and a heavy mortar, both with bipod and baseplate plus ammunition. Three crew frames containing a total of twelve crewmen, in mid-late war British Army uniforms, also suitable for many Commonwealth forces. Included are a range of heads, arms and equipment plus ammunition cases and rounds for decorating your bases.  Four 60mm and three 25mm bases British and Canadian decals Four Order Dice Miniature sculpted by Wojtek Flis. Studio miniature painted by Andres Amian. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted

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Bring up the anti-tank gun! The PaK 40 served as Germany's main anti-tank gun throughout the latter part of World War II. A powerful 75mm weapon, it remained effective against the majority of Allied tanks until the very end of the war, and was used in great numbers on both the Eastern and Western fronts. Particularly deadly when firing from concealed positions, it was also modified for service in a number of tanks and tank destroyers, becoming the basis for the main gun of both the StuG III and later-model Panzer IV. As a Heavy Anti-tank Gun, it's a great choice for taking out enemy armour in Bolt Action, and can also blast enemy infantry with surprisingly effective high explosive rounds. The crew are perfect for late-war Heer, and can also be painted as Waffen-SS. In addition, the crew sprue is compatible with many of our other German kits, allowing you to kitbash to your heart's content! Includes 1 order die plus decals for German Heer and Waffen SS. Miniature sculpted by Wojtek Flis and Jon Heeney. Studio miniatures painted by Darek Wyrozebski and Kirsten Williams. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted 

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Ayo Gorkhali! The Gurkhas are upon you! From the mountains of Nepal, the Gurkhas have earned a reputation as some of the most fearsome and lethal troops of the Commonwealth and Empire. This box contains 30 infantry models in jungle uniforms, allowing you to build a wide variety of Gurkha infantry models and weapons teams for your Indian force. Each sprue contains a host of weapons, including Lee-Enfield rifles, PIATs, light mortars, and flamethrowers, along with plenty of the Gurkhas’ legendary kukri knives. The following units from the India section of Armies of the British Commonwealth can be built from this box, among many others: Gurkha Platoon Commander Gurkha Medic Gurkha Rifle Section Gurkha Engineer Section Gurkha Flamethrower Team Gurkha PIAT Team Gurkha Light Mortar Team This kit can also be used to make a wide range of spotters and forward observers, or combined with many other kits - the possibilities are endless! Miniature sculpted by Wojtek Flis. Studio miniatures painted by Jamie Getliffe. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted

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Drop into combat with the Italian Paracadutisti platoon! Some of the very best troops available to Italian commanders were the Paracadutisti - the airborne forces of the Regio Esercito. This box contains 30 infantry models in M41 paratrooper uniforms, allowing you to build a huge variety of Paracadutisti infantry units and weapons teams. On each sprue you’ll find a host of weaponry, from the ubiquitous short Carcano rifle to the much-loved Beretta Model 38 submachine gun and unique Lanciafiamme 41 d’assalto compact flamethrower. There’s also a plethora of additional equipment, including improvised anti-tank grenades and the iconic paratrooper webbing and vests. As if that wasn’t enough, there’s also a full set of extra heads in berets, allowing you to build the fearsome X Arditi special forces troops! The following units from Armies of Italy can be assembled from this box, among many others: Platoon Commander Medic Folgore & Nembo Paracadutisti Squads 10th Reggimento Arditi Squad Guastatori Engineer Squad Flamethrower Team This kit can also be used to make a wide range of spotters and forward observers, or combined with many other kits - the possibilities are endless! Miniatures sculpted by Wojtek Flis. Studio Miniatures painted by Andres Amian. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted

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Whilst the propaganda headlines may well have gone to the big cats such as the Panther and the Tiger, the Panzer IV was the backbone of German armoured capability throughout the war. You can choose to build your Panzer IV as one of three different variants: The short-barrelled Ausf. F1.The long-barrelled Ausf. G with its distinctive ball muzzle brake. Respectfully known by British forces in the desert campaign as the 'Mark 4 Special' it saw action in the Western Desert and the Russian Front primarily.The Ausf H with its new muzzle brake and protective schürzen side skirts. A regular sight on late war battlefields, the Ausf H is one of the iconic Panzers of the war.The iconic German tank of the Second World War, the Panzer IV fought from the invasion of Poland to the fall of Berlin. The Panzer IV was constantly updated, with its sound design giving it a longevity well beyond that of its contemporaries. By mid-war it was packing a deadly long-barrelled 75mm gun, giving it great hitting power and better mobility and its armour had been doubled in places greatly increasing its survivability. By the time of massive battles in Russia in middle of the war the Pz IV was also carrying the detachable screen side armour known as schürzen. This was in response to the threat posed by Russian anti-tank rifles and, latterly, by Allied hollow charge bazooka style weapons. This is the backbone of the Panzer regiments! As with the other Bolt Action plastic vehicles, this kit is highly detailed yet easy to build. It provides a rugged gaming piece and will also appeal to painters and modellers. The Panzer IV comes with a comprehensive waterslide decal sheet, allowing you to finish your new tank off perfectly!

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The T-34 tank design is arguably the most important tank of all time with over 84,000 made and innovative design features. The T-34/76 first saw action in late 1941, and was a significant leap forward in tank design – a rugged, no-nonsense anatomy and wide tracks enabled it to cope with the mud and snow of the Eastern Front. It married the perfect combination of thick, sloped armour and an efficient gun, along with extreme sturdiness, reliability, ease of manufacturing and maintenance. German tanks struggled in the cold conditions of the Eastern Front – the rubber peeling away from the road wheels, engines being slow to start and needing to be slowly warmed-up, machine guns jamming constantly, and the narrow tracks of the Panzer III and IV causing them to sink into the snow and mud. The T-34s ran circles around the struggling German hardware – especially as the Luftwaffe was more often than not grounded due to the bad weather, so couldn't harry the Soviets. This kit allows you the option of assembling the tank as either the 1941, 1942, or 1943 pattern T-34/76 – each with their distinctive turrets. Box contains: 1 plastic tankConstruction leafletDecal sheetBolt Action stat cardVehicle damage markers

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The most produced Cruiser tank of the European theatre! Armed with a potent 75mm gun and with good cross country performance this vehicle was more than a match for the venerable Panzer IV! Though sadly it was still outclassed by the German "Big Cats" Cromwells were used in the 7th armoured division and in the armoured recce regts of the Guards and 11th Armoured Divisions. Even the 6th Airborne armoured recce regt acquired about 8 Cromwells in Normandy and kept hold of them during the Winter fighting in "The Bulge". Normally a troop would comprise 3 Cromwells and a Firefly. The new kit includes an optional Culin Prong hedgerow cutter for those of you wanting to burst through the Normandy bocage! It also comes with a full-colour waterslide decal sheet with many options in terms of the formation you can build - British, Canadian and Polish units are included.

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The Sherman Tank was the main stay of the American army. The Break out from the Normandy beaches and the bocage could never been achieved without the armoured support. Although they had their weaknesses their impressive adaptability, firepower and large production numbers enabled the Allies to over power the Germans.

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