Though initially understrength, the inflow of allied forces, particularly heavy equipment in the form of more US vehicles and artillery, stemmed the KPA advance in Korea. Tanks M24 CHAFFEE LIGHT TANK The M24 was the result of the combination of prototype components to meet a need during WWII. The 75mm gun was derived from the…
On 7th August 1942, US forces landed on the islands of Guadalcanal, Tulagi and Florida in the Solomons. Composed primarily of US Marines under General Vandergrift, the Allied forces attempted to deny the Japanese control of the islands and protect the vulnerable supply routes between the U.S and Australia. Attacking under cover of darkness,…
Jacob: Hey, guys! Today I have the pleasure of walking you through my method of painting a United States Marine as he fights his way through the hostile environment of Iwo Jima. I’m diverting from a “clean” style of painting and am focusing both on making my troops look gritty but also practical for the…
The famous ‘Duck’ of WWII, the DUKW Amphibious truck, comes to Bolt Action as a US transport, ideal for games in both World War II and the Korean War. During World War II, it became apparent that there was a need for amphibious transport that could both ferry men to the beaches and shuttle…
Dive into the history of MacArthur’s Korean War masterstroke with our article on the devastating amphibious landings at Inchon! The Strategic Situation “We shall land at Inchon, and I shall crush them!” – General Douglas MacArthur The North Koreans had forced the remnants of the South Korean Army and the American forces into a tight…
The USMC hit the beaches under the covering fire of their latest piece of equipment, the fully amphibious LVT(A)-1 37mm AMTANK… Discover more here soldier: View in Store The LVT(A)-1 was the first dedicated infantry support Landing Vehicle Tracked. Based on the LVT-2 (the A standing for armoured), this armoured fire support version had a…
The US Marines have up-gunned their landing craft tracked (LVT) with the LVT(A)-4 75 mm Howitzer. Time to let em ave it! View in Store As the re-taking of the islands continued in the Pacific it was quickly realised that the 37mm of the LVT(A)-1 didn’t quite have the firepower needed to dig out an…
Semper Fidelis! With the release of the LVT(A)-1 & LVT(A)-4, what better time to begin your Pacific in Flames campaign, than with these excellent USMC sets… The Battle For the Islands The first of our USMC Sets is a complete starting package with 33 US Marines up against 30 Japanese troops with a Ho-Ro self-propelled gun in…
Out today to lend a little firepower to your invasion fleet are the LCVP Machine Gun Crew, plus single landing craft and even a flotilla! US LCVP Machine Gun Crew (x3 pairs) The .30cal was the mainstay MMG of the war and these fantastic new sculpts from the Warlord Studio wonderfully add an extra bit…
The new US M3A2 Pondskater scout walker is reconnoitring the area and providing essential intel on the enemies positions. US M3A2 Pondskater scout walker View in Store As the US Army fought the Germans in France, their reconnaissance forces had to rapidly refine their skills in the face of experienced German opposition. The demand for…
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