Bolt Action - Afrika Korps 7.5cm Le.IG 18 Light Artillery Pre-Order A large blast shield protected

A large blast shield protected the operator from the weapon’s own back blast

As light infantry troops they were encouraged to have a greater level of independence and initiative than the regular Italian army troops and this élan served them well during the war

and highly disciplined

and one metal medium mortar with three Warlord Resin US Airborne (winter) crew

an Artillery Platoon brings additional long range firepower in the form of a Type 91 105mm Howitzer

Bolt Action - Afrika Korps 7.5cm Le.IG 18 Light Artillery Pre-Order A large blast shield protectedThe German light infantry support gun mark 18 was a short barrelled 75mm howitzer. It was used throughout the war in most theatres and gave much needed support to the hard pressed infantry. It could be towed by light tractor, or even pulled by hand into position where its low profile, small size and rapid fire made it a useful addition to the frontline strength. In games of Bolt Action this is a Light Howitzer that can be included in Artillery