BL 5.5-inch Artillery

Britain’s BL 5.5-inch medium gun entered wartime service as a replacement for older medium artillery. It equipped British and Commonwealth medium regiments and provided heavier supporting fire than the divisional 25-pounder. Towed by powerful artillery tractors, it served in major campaigns including North Africa and northwest Europe. Its continued postwar use illustrates the longevity of effective conventional artillery even as armies introduced newer self-propelled weapons and missiles. Medium regiments were normally allocated to support larger operations rather than spread permanently among individual rifle companies. Their fire could be concentrated on objectives selected through observation and a developed artillery command system. A gun crew relied on communications and ammunition transport as well as the weapon’s substantial explosive projectile.

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, Global War 1946, Global War 1985, 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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