FEC Chindit Soldier

The Chindits were British-led long-range penetration forces organized for operations behind Japanese lines in Burma. Their columns included British, Indian, Gurkha, and African troops, with air supply playing a crucial role. Associated with Orde Wingate, they fought under severe jungle conditions in 1943 and 1944, where disease, exhaustion, communications, and evacuation could be as dangerous as enemy action. Air supply allowed columns to remain beyond ordinary land communications, but depended on accurate signals, suitable dropping areas, and available aircraft. The same remoteness complicated casualty evacuation and movement of heavy equipment. The Chindit experience remains important to the history of special operations, while debates over results and costs are part of that history as well.

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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