German Mortar Team WWII

German mortar teams provided infantry with high-angle fire against targets difficult to engage with rifles or direct-fire guns. The 8 cm Granatwerfer 34 was a particularly important battalion-support weapon during the Second World War. Crews depended on ammunition carriers, forward observation, and rapid calculations; mortar effectiveness was a product of organization as much as the tube itself. Mortar positions could be concealed behind cover while forward observers watched the target, allowing indirect fire without exposing the crew to a direct line of sight. Ammunition was heavy and needed constant replenishment. German infantry used mortars at several organizational levels, so the size of the represented weapon matters when assigning it to a formation.

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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