U.S. WW2 Marine Sniper

American Marine snipers in the Second World War developed specialized observation, concealment, and precision-fire skills within the wider infantry force. Jungle and island fighting created a need to identify concealed enemy positions and protect moving troops from individual marksmen. Scoped rifles were useful, but success also depended on fieldcraft and cooperation with ordinary infantry. Their wartime organization was not identical to the later Marine scout-sniper system made famous during the Vietnam War. Identifying targets and avoiding friendly casualties required discipline as well as marksmanship. Camouflage and patience mattered particularly where jungle vegetation and broken ground limited visibility and concealed enemy positions.

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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