German Mortar Platoon (late III)

The 8cm Granatwerfer 34 (GW34, meaning grenade launcher model 1934) was a standard medium mortar but it was the single most lethal weapon at the disposal of the German Grenadier battalion commander. German mortar crews gained almost mythic status among ally and enemy alike for their effectiveness, and their reputation was boosted by the fact they had more opportunity to engage targets for by mid war the Germans were on the defensive everywhere. That meant they were static while their opponents were advancing to contact, exposed to enemy fire. contents: this blister pack contains 1x German Mortar Platoon (late iii)