Karl-Gerat Siege-Mortar

Karl-Gerät was a German self-propelled siege-mortar system developed to attack exceptionally strong fortifications. Its enormous weapon and ammunition required extensive support, and movement over operational distances depended on carefully organized transport. The vehicles were used in selected Second World War siege operations, including the campaign against Sevastopol. A siege operation could justify assembling the specialized personnel and transport needed for such equipment. The same burden made it unsuitable for the routine fire-support tasks handled by ordinary field batteries. Its very heavy projectile could attack defenses beyond the effect of ordinary field shells, but loading and aiming required deliberate preparation. The tracked mounting improved local positioning without making the enormous system freely mobile across a campaign.

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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