Gebirgsjäger Mortar Platoon (GE835) includes six 8cm GW34 mortars with crew, Command SMG tea, Observer Rifle team, two Small bases & six Medium bases. The 8cm GW34 (Granatwerfer 34, meaning grenade launcher model 1934) was a conventionally designed medium mortar. Mortar crews from other nations would find nothing strange or unusual about it when comparing it with their own weapons of the same type. Check out the Gebirgsjäger Mortar Platoon in the online store here...

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However, in the hands of an experienced crew the 8cm GW34 become the single most lethal weapon at the disposal of a German commander. German mortar crews gained almost mythic status among ally and enemy alike for their effectiveness.  Their reputation was boosted by the fact they had more opportunity to engage targets. It wasn’t that British and American crews were inferior, but 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. German mortar crews had ample experience to perfect this lethal trade. Figures designed by Robi Baker Mortar & Radio designed by Evan Allen Painted by James Brown

The 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 8cm GW34 Mortar Teams

"The 8cm GW34 mortar is rated as a Man-packed; therefore it can move up to 6"/15cm in the movement step. This allows them to keep up with the infantry, making them ideal to move forward and support the infantry."

"The 8cm GW34 mortar has the ability to fire smoke as a Smoke bombardment. 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 8cm GW34 Mortar in Flames Of War

Weapon Mobility Range ROF Anti-tank Firepower Notes 8cm GW34 mortar Man-packed 40"/100cm - 2 6 Smoke bombardment.

The Contents of Gebirgsjäger Mortar Platoon Blister

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The Bases a. 2x Small bases. b. 6x Medium bases.

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

The Observer Team a. 1x Radio b. 1x Observer figure. c. 3x Prone Riflemen figures. Note: Any riflemen figure that is included in the blister can be used, the figure shown is just a suggestion.

The Mortar Crew a. 1x Crounching riflemen figures. b. 2x Prone SMG figures. c. 1x kneeling SMG figure. d. 6x kneeling mortar gunner figures. e. 6x kneeling mortar loader figures.

The Mortar Sprue a. 6x Mortar sprue with mortar tube, mortar stand and ammo box.

Modelling the Gebirgsjäger Platoon

The Command SMG Team Model the Command team on the Small base using the figures shown. Arrrange figures to taste.

The Observer Rifle Team Model the Observer Rifle team on the Small base using the figures shown and the radio. Arrrange figures to taste.

The 8cm GW34 Mortar Team Model each 8cm GW34 mortar team on a Medium base. Again arrange to crew figures according to taste, use the photos featured in this article for inspiration. Each mortar team should have a mortar loader and gunner figure and another of your choice to complete the mortar crew.

Assembling the 8cm GW34 Mortar The GW34 mortar is very easy to assemble, simply use your hobby glue to attach the mortar tube to the mortar stand as shown in the example on the left.