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Fucilieri Mortar Platoon (IT705) Fucilieri Mortar Platoon (IT705)
81/14 modello 35


The 81/14 mortar was used extensively by the Fucilieri and was issued to the Mortar Battalion of a division. The mortar battalion contained twenty-seven 81/14 mortars (in three companies of 9 mortars each, divided into three platoons). The Platoons were then parcelled out as needed to support Fucilieri Companies.
They were used in both attack and defence. Italian tactical doctrine in attack called for the attack to be recklessly pressed, never to halt, and to overcome resistance with continuous effort. Initiative, violence and audacity were urged. In this role the mortars provided close support, dropping barrages on enemy positions before the assaults were pressed home.
Fucilieri Mortar Platoon (IT705)
Fucilieri Mortar Platoon (IT705) On the defence the Italian doctrine was for defence in depth taking advantage of local features, but always ready to re-initiate movement. Mortars, as light portable weapons, were ideally suited for the support role in such situations.

For more technical details on the 81/14 see the Bersaglieri Mortar Platoon Spotlight…

In Flames Of War

Because of the way the Mortars are organised within a Fucilieri Division they are available only as a support choice in your Fucilieri company, but they do have a number of advantages compared to other nations mortar platoons.


They have greatly increased range, especially over their main desert enemy the British, of 48”/120cm.
Fucilieri Mortar Platoon (IT705)
Fucilieri Mortar Platoon (IT705) They have AT -/1 and FP 3+/6. They are available in platoons of 3 with an observer who can be attached to another platoon in your company.

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Fucilieri Mortar Platoon (IT705)


Last Updated On Thursday, June 25, 2009 by Blake at Battlefront