Landsturm Militia

The Landsturm represented older or reserve manpower called upon within German-speaking military systems, with the exact organization depending on the state and period. During the First World War, such personnel performed security, garrison, labor, and sometimes front-line duties as demands expanded. Training, age, equipment, and readiness could differ from active formations. The Landsturm drew on older men and other reservists outside the youngest frontline cohorts. Guard, security, and support duties released other soldiers for field formations, although wartime manpower pressures could bring these troops closer to active fighting. Their presence in rear areas helped guard bridges, railways, depots, and other essential infrastructure. Those responsibilities formed part of sustaining a mass army, even where the men were less conspicuous than active troops in major offensives.

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 1914, 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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