Chinese WW2 Warlord Mountain Infantry

Chinese warlord forces continued to influence the military landscape during the 1930s and the war against Japan. Regional loyalties, uneven supplies, and different training traditions produced considerable variation in weapons and uniforms. Mountain campaigning in China made pack transport, local knowledge, and movement on foot particularly important. A warlord mountain-infantry subject represents that regional and environmental setting rather than one standardized national formation. Regional military organizations varied enormously, with political loyalties, recruitment, equipment, and finances often tied to the fortunes of individual provincial leaders and their shifting alliances. Local recruitment and allegiance could change as regional commanders negotiated with central authorities. That political complexity is an important part of the subject’s history, not a reason to invent a uniform national standard.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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