WW1 French Soldier w/Heavy Machine Gun

French infantry machine-gun sections during the First World War supplied sustained fire that shaped both offensive and defensive tactics. The Hotchkiss and earlier Saint-Étienne systems formed part of a changing weapons inventory, while crews needed ammunition carriers, spare equipment, and trained coordination. Heavy machine guns were more than individual riflemen’s weapons: their siting and support could determine the strength of a position. French forces employed both heavy machine guns and lighter automatic weapons, distributing sustained fire and mobile automatic fire among different elements of the infantry organization. Water-cooled systems needed water and maintenance as well as ammunition. The whole crew and supply chain formed the practical machine-gun capability, rather than a single visible gunner acting independently.

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 1914, 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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