Japanese WW2 SNLF Mortar

Japan’s Special Naval Landing Forces were naval infantry organized for landing operations and the defense of important naval positions. During the Pacific War, many formations fought from prepared island defenses rather than conducting offensive landings. Mortars supplied high-angle fire against troops concealed behind terrain or fieldworks. Weapons, unit sizes, and training varied between formations. SNLF formations were naval infantry forces whose supporting weapons enabled them to fight ashore; mortar crews belonged to that ground-combat organization rather than a warship’s main battery. Naval landing units were often isolated by the loss of sea and air communications. Their defensive endurance could then depend on stores accumulated before the enemy cut the routes to an island.

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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