Opel Blitz Command Bus-Rommel

Command vehicles adapted buses and trucks to provide staff with working space, communications, maps, and equipment close to a mobile headquarters. The subject illustrates the practical command infrastructure behind mobile operations rather than a conventional troop carrier or a combat tank with a famous commander’s name attached. Radio equipment and staff working arrangements were as important to a command vehicle as its road performance. Mobility could help a headquarters remain close to events, but also exposed it to maintenance problems and enemy action. Rommel used several vehicles during the North African campaign, including captured British armored command vehicles. That history should remain separate from the development of the Opel truck family and any particular bus-bodied reconstruction.

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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