German Naval Infantry WWII

German naval infantry in the Second World War drew on naval personnel assigned to coastal security and land fighting. As Germany’s military situation deteriorated, naval manpower was increasingly organized into ground formations, including naval infantry divisions late in the war. Their training, equipment, and battlefield readiness varied considerably. Some naval personnel fought far from the coastline as emergency manpower was committed to collapsing fronts. Their naval origin did not ensure the same training or supporting weapons as a fully established army infantry division. Late-war formation of such units reflected a manpower crisis as ships and naval establishments could no longer use all available personnel in their original roles. Land combat imposed new organizational demands.

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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