Fortifications

Fortifications have taken forms ranging from earthworks and masonry defenses to reinforced-concrete bunkers and dispersed field positions. In the industrial era, modern artillery encouraged protection through concealment, depth, and mutually supporting works. Concrete bunkers and protected gun emplacements became prominent features of the Maginot Line, Atlantic Wall, and other major twentieth-century defensive systems in Europe. The relationship between a defensive work and the surrounding terrain is crucial. Obstacles, communications trenches, observation, and reserves could make separate positions support one another. Conversely, a fortress isolated from supply or bypassed by a mobile opponent could lose much of its purpose, even if parts of the structure remained physically intact.

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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