WW1 U.S.A. Trench Fighter

American infantry arriving in France during the First World War adapted to trench fighting, artillery, machine guns, and established Allied methods. Raids and close-range assaults required grenades, automatic weapons, and specialized equipment as well as rifles. “Trench fighter” identifies a combat setting and equipment style, not an aircraft or a separate universal American troop branch.

The American Expeditionary Forces initially depended on substantial French and British assistance for artillery, tanks, aircraft, and instruction. Infantry brought the Springfield rifle into service alongside the more numerous Model 1917 rifle. Grenades and trench tools were important in confined positions, while the Browning Automatic Rifle began arriving late in the war. Major operations in 1918 included Saint-Mihiel and the Meuse-Argonne. Close fighting formed only one part of battles dominated by artillery, communications problems, casualties, and the need to coordinate advancing units.

Finish and color

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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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