Flak Battery

Flak batteries were organized groups of German anti-aircraft weapons rather than simply isolated guns. Depending on caliber and task, they required ammunition supply, communications, range finding, and fire-control arrangements, with some heavy batteries protecting industrial areas or cities. Others moved with field forces. Searchlights, range-finding equipment, communications, and ammunition support could form part of a defended area. Heavy guns attacked higher aircraft, while light weapons addressed lower-level threats. Some batteries also engaged ground targets, but this secondary use did not erase their original air-defense organization. Observation, communications, ammunition supply, and the coordination of several weapons determined how effectively a battery could engage approaching aircraft.

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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