For those of you wishing to field the 101st ‘Screaming Eagles’ division as made famous by the outstanding ‘Band of Brothers’ TV series we’ve pulled together these great army deals. Save yourself a few quid and/or get free models into the bargain!
Here are all the details:
Currahee! US Airborne Army Deal
• 1 Screaming Eagle Box Set (21 models inc command group, squad, mortar team and bazookas)
• 1 US Airborne Squad
• 1 Specialists pack (Pathfinders and squad leaders with Thompson SMGs)
£45, saving £4
Glider Assault! – US Airborne Army Deal
• 2 Screaming Eagle boxes (each has 21 models inc command group, squad, mortar team and bazookas)
• 2 US Airborne Squad
• 1 57mm Anti-tank gun
• 1 Specialists (Pathfinders and squad leaders with Thompson SMGs)
• Willys Jeep with .30 Cal
£100 – saving £12
These special offers show off the might of the American parachute forces, their airborne divisions. The two most famous were of course the 82nd ‘All American’ and the 101st ‘Screaming Eagles’, both of whom were involved in the classic drops of Arnhem, Normandy and the Rhine Crossings.
Brave men, well led and superbly equipped, they were eager to close with their foe and give battle. In the main they fought very well indeed, though sometimes split up in the chaos of the drop, they excelled in fighting at close quarters and in the ambushing of small German units.
Warlord’s US Paratroopers are modelled in their tell-tale helmets, battledress and jump boots, many with a fighting knife at the ankle. Weapons include the ubiquitous Thompson SMG, M1 Carbines and Garand rifles – enough to lay down huge suppressive fire, an American specialty.
They are backed up by mortars, .30 cal Brownings and if the panzers get too close. the Airborne bazooka, though with luck the 57mm anti tank guns and jeeps would have been delivered together with the 75mm howitzers, and they should be able to dominate the perimeter.
Great troops, great models, dig in and hold until relieved! You can get both of these excellent army deals right now in the Warlord webstore.
Dan Hewitson
Tom Mecredy
Craig Nixon