Smokescreen

Military smoke conceals movement, obscures observation, and interferes with the direction of fire. During the world wars it could be generated by artillery shells, mortars, grenades, vehicle equipment, or specialist smoke units. Smoke screens were used on land and at sea, with effectiveness depending on weather and careful timing. This subject represents the visible battlefield effect, not a single weapon or permanently fixed obstacle. Wind could stretch a screen across a useful area or move it away before troops reached cover. Friendly observers might also lose sight of their targets, making coordination essential. At sea, smoke helped warships obscure their movements during withdrawal or maneuver, complementing speed and changes of course.

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 the Global War series of games by Historical Board Gaming 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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