U.S. WW2 Soldier w/Machine Gun

American infantry squads during the Second World War relied on a combination of rifles, automatic rifles, and crew-served weapons rather than on rifle fire alone. Dedicated machine-gun teams provided sustained supporting fire, using weapons such as Browning designs in appropriate units. Their effectiveness depended on ammunition supply, coordinated fields of fire, and movement under cover of the rest of the formation. Machine guns could establish a base of fire while riflemen moved, or cover a threatened sector during defense. Crew-served weapons also imposed a burden of tripods, spare parts, and ammunition. A figure carrying such a weapon represents one part of a team and an organized fire plan rather than an isolated soldier operating without support.

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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