3-inch Mortar Platoon

3-inch Mortar Platoon Information

The 3-inch mortars of the battalion's mortar platoon give them immediate artillery support. The mortars are excellent for softening up the enemy before an assault and for knocking out enemy machine-gun nests. The SBML (smooth-bore muzzleloading) 2-inch mortar conducts overhead fire, throwing a 1kg (2lb) high-explosive bomb in an arcing trajectory, down onto the heads of the enemy, making it excellent at knocking out dug-in enemy troops.

Each motor company has a section of two 3-inch mortars for close support. They fire a 5kg (10lb) high-explosive bomb which can knock out enemy gun positions or break up attacking infantry units. While not as deadly as its big-barrelled Royal Artillery counterparts, the 3-inch mortar is a more portable alternative.

Contains:

• 3x Plastic 3-inch Gun and Crew Sprues
• 6x Medium Plastic Bases
• 1x Plastic Base Insert Sprue
• 1x Unit Card

Please note: Miniatures are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.