Introduced into the British Army in North Africa in April 1942 and seeing action the following month, the QF 6-pounder made an immediate impact on the battefield. In the Gazala battles it proved able to take on any Axis tank at useful engagement ranges, and destroyed more than 15 tanks in a single action during the Second Battle of El Alamein. Despite being unable to penetrate the frontal armour, it was also the first gun to knock out the feared Tiger. The 6-pounder was easy to manhandle into cover and could sustain a rapid rate of fire, its useful life being extended by improvements in ammunition.
In games of Bolt Action the 6-pounder can be included in Artillery Platoons and is a Medium Anti-tank gun, that can be towed by most vehicles.
Contains
One gun frame that makes the British 6-pounder or the US 57mm M1, with standard or hinged trail legs for airborne forces
One crew frame that makes four crew in British Army mid-late war uniforms, also suitable for many Commonwealth forces. A variety of heads and arms, and a range of equipment are included, as well as shells and cartridge cases for decorating your bases. The crew frame includes enough to make the three man crew plus an extra soldier that can be used as a platoon commander, a spotter, or just added to your infantry squads.
British and Canadian decals
One 60mm and one 25mm base
One Order Die
Miniature sculpted by Wojtek Flis. Studio miniature painted by Andres Amian.