7.5cm leIG18 gun (Gebirgsjäger) (GE554) includes two 7.5cm leIG18 guns with crew, one Command SMG team, one Observer Rifle team, two Small bases & two Medium bases. One of the tactical lessons learned during the first war, was that each battalion of infantry would benefit from its own artillery support. This led to the development of light guns that could be used in this role. Check out the 7.5cm leIG18 gun (Gebirgsjäger) in the online store here...

"In third edition, the 7.5cm leIG18 gun is rated as a Light gun, this give it 6”/15cm of movement in all but Rough terrain. This allows the 7.5cm leIG18 to keep up with the Infantry as they advance towards the objective."

The development of the 7.5cm infantry gun was conceived by Rheinmetall-Börsig and in 1927 the first model appeared. It entered service in 1932 as the 7.5cm leichte Infantriegeschutz 18.

"The 7.5cm leIG18 gun has a Gun shield which means that even if you fail a Gun save, your opponent must make a Firepower test to destroy that team. But remember, Gun shields only provide Bulletproof cover from shots fired from in front of the gun; they do not provide protection if a team moved At The Double or from artillery bombardments."

The 7.5cm leIG18 gun (Gebirgsjäger) Command SMG Team

"The 7.5cm leIG18 gun has the ability to fire Smoke in direct fire. Smoke can be used to conceal your units as they advance across the table or to prevent a specific enemy unit from targeting your troops."

The 7.5cm leIG18 gun (Gebirgsjäger) Observer Rifle Team

"Observer teams need a good view of the battlefield in order to do their job correctly. Be sure to deploy them in a position where they have an excellent view of the battlefield such as on a hilltop or on the top floor of a multi-level building."

The 7.5cm leIG18 gun

The first guns had wooden spoked wheels, while later versions were equipped with stamped metal wheels and rubber tires for towing by motor vehicles.

The leIG18 had a peculiar breach that broke somewhat like a shotgun, breaking open and tilting to expose the breach for loading. In spite of its limited range, it proved effective and reliable. Later in the war, it could be used in the anti-tank role using a specially developed hollow-charge round, but with only limited effect.

The 7.5cm leIG18 Gun in Flames Of War

Weapon Mobility Range ROF Anti-tank Firepower Notes 7.5cm leIG18 gun Light 16"/40cm 2 5* / 9** 3+ Gun shield, Smoke. Firing bombardments   48"/120cm - 3 6 - * = Early-war; ** = Mid & Late-war.

The 7.5cm leIG18 gun (Gebirgsjäger)

The Contents of the 7.5cm leIG18gun (Gebirgsjäger) Blister

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The Command Team a. 1x Officer figure. b. 1x NCO figure. c. 1x Rifleman figure.

The Observer Team a. 1x Observer figure. b. 1x Rifleman figure. c. 1x Radio.

The Gun Crew a. 2x Standing figures covering ears. b. 2x Kneeling Pointing figures. c. 2x Kneeling loader figures. d. 2x Kneeling gunner figures.

7.5cm leIG18 gun Parts a. 2x Gun trails. b. 2x Wheel sprues. c. 2x Gun shields.

Bases a. 2x Small base. b. 2x Medium bases.

Assembling the 7.5cm leIG18 Gun

Step 1. Attach the wheels to the gun trails.	Step 2. Attach the gun shield.

Modelling The Command Team To model the Command team, add the Officer, one NCO and one Rifleman figure to a small base. Left: An example of a Command team.

Modelling The Observer Team Add the observer figure, a Rifleman figure and the radio to a small base to model the Observer team. Note: When creating Command teams, observer teams etc for your Flames Of War army, feel free to use whatever figure poses you like. The examples show are just that, examples. Right: An example of an Observer team.

Modelling The 7.5cm leIG18 Guns Once the guns are assembled, attach them to a medium base. Next, arrange one of each of the crew figures to taste around the gun. Left: An example of a 7.5cm leIG18 gun with crew.