World War II

USA M1 90mm gun

Development of the M1 90mm Anti-aircraft gun begun in 1938 and was intended to replace the aging 3” gun currently in service. The larger calibre would enable the gun to target aircraft that were now flying faster and higher than ever. Destined to...

Japanese Nikuhaku Teams

The Japanese plan for dealing with tanks was simple. They formed Tokkō or ‘special attack’ teams equipped with Molotov Cocktails and mines, relying on the superior moral fibre of the Japanese soldier to overcome matériel superiority...

Hungarian 80mm Anti-aircraft Gun - HSO502

The 80mm 29/38M Anti-aircraft gun designed by Bofors may have been overshadowed by its little brother, the 40mm Bofors Anti-aircraft gun during World War Two. But it’s design took root in the work done in conjunction with Krupp which eventually led...

British Airborne/SAS Jeep Crew Sprues

Airborne/SAS Jeep Crew Sprues(BSO228)Airborne/SAS Jeep Crew Sprues (1x sprue of 4 drivers, 1x sprue of 4 gunners)15mm, plasticBattlefront Miniatures --- These miniatures are supplied unassembled and unpainted

German Sd Kfz 231 (8-rad) Heavy Scout Troop (x2)

The eight-wheeled Sd Kfz 231 had excellent mobility and off-road capability, lending it to reconnaissance missions across treacherous terrain—terrain its smaller, four-wheeled cousins were unable to traverse. With heavier armour than the Sd Kfz 221...

German Sd Kfz 231 (6-rad) Heavy Scout Troop (x2)

Sonderkraftfahrzeug (Sd Kfz), or special purpose vehicle, numbers indicate the role of a vehice rather than its specific type. The first Sd Kfz 231 was the 6-rad , or six-wheeled, version, followed by an eight-wheeled 8-rad model. The Sd Kfz231 (6-rad)...

German JU 87 Stuka Dive Bomber Flight (x2)

The Junkers Ju 87 dive bomber was known by both sides as the Stuka (an abbreviation for the German word for dive bomber). The Stuka developed a fearsome reputation during the Polish campaign, which it further enhanced with massed dive-bombing attacks...

German N8.8cm Bunkerflak Tank-hunter Platoon (x2)

The first company of 8. Panzerjagerabteilung with six 8.8cm FlaK18 (Sf) self-propelled guns fought alongisde 1. and 2. Panzerdivision in France. They were heavily engaged against French Char B-1 heavy tanks during the battles of the Meuse River. THIS...

German Neubaufahrzeug Panzer Platoon (x3)

The Panzerkampfwagen (tank or armoured fighting vehicle) Neubaufahrzeug (new construction vehicle), began development in 1932 as series of tank prototypes in a first German attempt to create a medium to heavy tank. Like much of German tank development in...

German Sd Kfz 251 half-track Transport Platoon (x5 Plastic)

The Sd Kfz 221 is a four-wheel drive, light armoured car, with a crew of two, armed with a MG34 machine-gun. It was designed to meet operational requirements that included reliability, an ability to run on a variety of grades of fuel, simple...

German Sd Kfz 222 / 221 Scout Troop (x4 Plastic)

The Sd Kfz 221 is a four-wheel drive, light armoured car, with a crew of two, armed with a MG34 machine-gun. It was designed to meet operational requirements that included reliability, an ability to run on a variety of grades of fuel, simple...

German Panzer II Platoon (x5 Plastic)

The Panzer II was designed as a training tank, but war overtook Germany's plans and they used it as a light tank. Because its 2cm gun is effective against armoured cars and light tanks, but has no effect on heavy tanks, it is used to scout out routes of...

German 15cm Infantry Gun Platoon (x2 guns)

The heavy platoon of the Infanteriegeschutzkompanie (infantry gun company) is equipped with two 15cm sIG33 heavy infantry guns. Like the 7.5cm leIG18, the 15cm sIG33 was designed as an artillery piece and as a direct fire waepon for knocking out...

German 7.5cm Infantry Gun Platoon (x2 guns)

The infantry gun platoon of the Schwere Kompanie is equipped with two 7.5cm leIG18 light infantry guns. These highly capable guns provide both direct fire and light artillery support to a Schutzenkompanie. The guns are quite mobile and are often pushed...

German 8.8cm Heavy AA Platoon (Early) (x2 guns Plastic)

The German Army was fully aware of the thick armour of French tanks and made preperations to deal with them. Part of their solution was to form three Panzerjagerabteilung (Tank-hunter battalions) numbered 525, 560, and 605. These are equipped with the...

German 10.5cm Artillery Battery (Early) (x4 guns Plastic)

Panzer divisions had two artillery battalions, each of twelve 10.5cm howitzers, while the motorised infantry divisions had three battalions. These provided the core of their artillery support. Although the Germans called these light artillery, their...

German 3.7cm Tank Hunter Platoon (Early) (x4 guns Plastic)

Germany’s experience against tanks in the First World War led to the development of the world’s first dedicated anti-tank gun, the 3.7cm PaK36. This excellent little weapon equipped the motorised anti-tank battalions of the armoured divisions...

German HMG and Mortar Platoons (Early, Plastic)

Most Schützen battalions have a weak machinegun platoon in each company and a further company of two machine-gun platoons and a battery of six 8cm sGW34 schwere Granatwerferheavy mortars. However, some Panzer divisions have a full machine-gun...

German Grenadier Platoon (Early, Plastic)

During the Polish Campaign, the old infantry organisation proved the be too cumbersome to operate effectively. A new organisation was created in which each infantry platoon was rearranged into four Gruppen (groups or squads), with each Gruppe reduced to...

German Anti-tank Crews (Greatcoat) - GSO171

Anti-tank Crews (Greatcoats)(GSO171)includes two Command teams, one Observer team, four Anti-tank gun crews or two Infantry gun (7.5cm or 15cm) crews, two Small three-hole bases & one Small two-hole base.The Panzerjäger Abteilung of a...

German Mortar Platoon (Greatcoat) - GE865

Mortar Platoon (Greatcoats)(GE865)includes one Command Rifle team, one Observer Rifle team, three Mortar Sections, one Small three-hole base, one Small two-hole base, six Medium four-hole bases, two plastic hole plug sprues. While the mortar...

German HMG Platoon (Greatcoat) - GE864

HMG Platoon (Greatcoats)(GE864)includes one Command SMG team, two Machine-gun Sections, one Small three-hole base, four Medium four-hole bases & one Base Plug sprue.Armed with the versatile MG34, the HMG platoons of the German army were able to...

German Infanterie Platoon (Greatcoat) - GE862

Infanterie Platoon (Greatcoats)(GE862)includes two Commander teams (with optional Panzerknacker upgrade), one Light Mortar team, one optional Anti-tank Rifle team, six Rifle / MG teams (with MG team upgrade), two Small three-hole bases, two Small...

Marine LVT(4) Amtrac Section

The Landing Vehicle Tracked or LVT was an amphibious landing craft that first saw service during World War Two with the several different branches of the United States military. The LVT began life as a transport vehicle originally intended to bring...

Greek Bren Carrier Crew

Greek Bren Carrier Crew(GKO101)includes five sets of Greek Bren Carrier crew (Driver, Gunner & Passenger). Bren Carrier not included.Britain supplied a large amount of Bren carriers to the Greek army. They were grouped together with the captured...

Greek Etaireia Pezikoy HQ

Etaireia Pezikoy HQ(GK701)includes Company HQ with Company Command Rifle team & 2iC Command Rifle team, two Boys Anti-tank Rifle teams, one 60mm mortar team, one Brixia mortar team, four VB teams, four Extra Greek officers, four Small bases &...

German Armoured Sd Kfz 10/5 (2cm)

The Sd Kfz 10 was a half-track vehicle developed by Demag AG from 1934. It was initially designated the D6, but the final production model was the D7. The 10/5 vehicle was standard Sd Kfz 10 mounted with special rear superstructure with folding sides...

German 10cm Chemical Mortar Platoon (x2 guns)

The chief weapon of the chemical corps of the German army is the 10.5cm Nebelwerfer 35, a conventional heavy mortar, which is able to fire high-explosive, chemical or smoke rounds. Its name comes from Nebelwerfer, German for smoke or fog projector. In...

German Panzer IV (x1)

The Panzer IV gives fire support to the lighter tanks. Although its role would change as the war progressed, it was the only German tank to stay in continuous production over the course of the war. It too was relatively rare in Poland in 1939, with only...

German Sd Kfz 10/4 (2cm) Light AA Platoon (x4)

The Luftwaffe provided additional anti-aircraft cover for most divisions. The light gun of the Sd Kfz 10/4 (2cm) half-track has a good rate-of-fire and can put enough fire in the air to see off most enemy sorties.  THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS: 4x resin...

German Panzer 38(t) Platoon (x5 Plastic)

When Germany occupied Czechoslovakia in 1938, they took over its armament industry and stock of modern light tanks. They also brought the CKD (Praga) factory under their control. CKD produced the TNH-P light tank. The Germans ordered a variant with a...

German Panzerjager I Anti-tank Platoon (x4 Plastic)

German High Command recognised the need for a specialised vehicle capable of engaging enemy tanks with a weapon of greater penetrating power than the 3.7cm PaK36 anti-tank gun. The Germans mounted a Czech 4.7cm anti-tank gun on a Panzer I chassis with a...