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Thursday, January 8, 2015
Australian infantry
A total of 15 such formations were established by the Army during the
war; of these four infantry divisions served as part of the armed forces, along with one armoured division. Two other armoured divisions were formed as part of the Militia,
as well as eight other infantry divisions. The 2nd AIF formations
provided the bulk of Australia's deployed forces, while many of the
Militia formations were employed mainly for home defence and many were
only partially formed before being broken up without seeing combat.
Nevertheless, two Militia divisions were deployed as formed units, and
elements of several others also fought overseas during the war.
British commandos
The British Commandos were formed during the ww2 in June 1940, following a request from the Winston Churchill, for a force that could carry out raids against German occupied Europe. Initially drawn from within the British army from soldiers who volunteered for the special service brigade,
the Commandos' ranks would eventually be filled by members of all
branches of the United Kingdom's armed forces and a number of foreign
volunteers from German-occupied countries.
Reaching a wartime strength of over 30 individual units and four assault brigades, the Commandos served in all theatres of war from the Arctic Cicle to Europe and from the Mediterranean to South east Asia. Their operations ranged from small groups of men landing from the sea or by parachute to a brigade of assault troops spearheading the Allied invasions of Europe and Asia.
Reaching a wartime strength of over 30 individual units and four assault brigades, the Commandos served in all theatres of war from the Arctic Cicle to Europe and from the Mediterranean to South east Asia. Their operations ranged from small groups of men landing from the sea or by parachute to a brigade of assault troops spearheading the Allied invasions of Europe and Asia.
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British paratroopers
Impressed by the success of German airborne operations during the battle of France, the british prime minister, Winston Churchill, directed the war office to investigate the possibility of creating a force of 5,000 parachute troops. As a result, on 22 June 1940, nr 2 commando assumed parachute duties, and on 21 November was re-designated the 11th Special Air Service Battalion, with a parachute and glider wing.
On 21 June 1940 the Central Landing was formed at near Manchester. Although tasked primarily with training parachute troops, it was also directed to investigate the use of gliders to transport troops into battle. At the same time, the Ministry of Aircraft Production contracted General Aircraft to design and produce a glider for this purpose.The result was the Hotspur, which was capable of transporting eight soldiers and was used for both assault and training purposes.
The success of the first British airborne raid, Operation Colossus, prompted the War Office to expand the airborne force through the creation of the Parachute Regiment, and to develop plans to convert several infantry battalions into parachute and glider battalions.On 31 May 1941, a joint army and air force memorandum was approved by the staff and Winston Churchill; it recommended that the British airborne forces should consist of two parachute brigades, one based in England and the other in the Middle East, and that a glider force of 10,000 men should be created.
On 21 June 1940 the Central Landing was formed at near Manchester. Although tasked primarily with training parachute troops, it was also directed to investigate the use of gliders to transport troops into battle. At the same time, the Ministry of Aircraft Production contracted General Aircraft to design and produce a glider for this purpose.The result was the Hotspur, which was capable of transporting eight soldiers and was used for both assault and training purposes.
The success of the first British airborne raid, Operation Colossus, prompted the War Office to expand the airborne force through the creation of the Parachute Regiment, and to develop plans to convert several infantry battalions into parachute and glider battalions.On 31 May 1941, a joint army and air force memorandum was approved by the staff and Winston Churchill; it recommended that the British airborne forces should consist of two parachute brigades, one based in England and the other in the Middle East, and that a glider force of 10,000 men should be created.
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German Afrika Korps
The Afrika Korps or German Africa Corps was the German expeditionary force in Africa during the North Afrika Campaign of ww2.
Originally sent as a holding force to shore up the Italian defense of
their African colonies, the force fought in Africa from March 1941 until
its surrender in May 1943. The term "Afrika Korps" is derived from the
original German name (written as one word). The term originally referred
to the original formation, the Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK),
which became incorporated into the Axis command of the German and
Italian forces in North Africa. However, it was often used by the news
media and Allied soldiers as a name for all German units in North
Africa. The reputation of the Afrika Korps is closely associated with
that of its first commander, ErwinRommel.
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Solid set by airfix, i really like it, especially the officer, which will go well with any tank or artillery piece, i think some sand stone colors will make this guys look great. |
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
German mountain troops
Gebirgsjäger ( are the light infantry part of the alpine or mountain troops(Gebirgstruppe) of Germany and Austria. The word JAGER
(meaning "hunter" or "huntsman") is a characteristic term used for
light-infantry or light-infantryman in German-speaking military context.
The mountain infantry of Austria have their roots in the three Landesschützen regiments of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The mountain infantry of Germany carry on certain traditions of the Alpine corps of World War I. Both countries' mountain infantry. It was established in 1907 as a symbol of the Austro-Hungarian Landesschützen regiments by Emperor Franz Joseph 1. These troops wore their edelweiss on the collar of their uniforms. When the Alpenkorps came to aid the Landesschützen in defending Austria-Hungary's southern frontier against the italian attack in May 1915, the grateful Landesschützen honoured the men of the Alpenkorps by awarding them their own insignia: the edelweiss. Together with the Paratroopers they are perceived as the elite infantry units of the German Army.
The mountain infantry of Austria have their roots in the three Landesschützen regiments of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The mountain infantry of Germany carry on certain traditions of the Alpine corps of World War I. Both countries' mountain infantry. It was established in 1907 as a symbol of the Austro-Hungarian Landesschützen regiments by Emperor Franz Joseph 1. These troops wore their edelweiss on the collar of their uniforms. When the Alpenkorps came to aid the Landesschützen in defending Austria-Hungary's southern frontier against the italian attack in May 1915, the grateful Landesschützen honoured the men of the Alpenkorps by awarding them their own insignia: the edelweiss. Together with the Paratroopers they are perceived as the elite infantry units of the German Army.
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German tanks
The Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III) assault gun was Germany's most produced
armored fighting vehicle during World War II. It was built on the
chassis of the Panzer III tank. Initially intended as a mobile,
armored light gun for infantry support, the StuG was continually
modified and widely employed as a tank-destroyer.
This vehicle first saw combat in France in 1940. It was produced on the basis of the panzer. III tank in several modifications until 1945. By 1944, 9,346 of these self-propelled guns destroyed about 20,000 enemy vehicles. Some vehicles were in operation until 1967 and were even deployed in the Six-Day War by some countries of the Arab world against Israel.
Every unit that had a Stug in their component felt more safe. Overall, Sturmgeschütz-series assault guns proved very successful and served on all fronts as assault guns and tank-destroyers. Although Tigers and Panthers have earned a greater notoriety, assault guns collectively destroyed more tanks. Because of their low silhouette, StuG IIIs were easy to camouflage and a difficult target. Sturmgeschütz crews were considered to be the elite of the artillery units.
This vehicle first saw combat in France in 1940. It was produced on the basis of the panzer. III tank in several modifications until 1945. By 1944, 9,346 of these self-propelled guns destroyed about 20,000 enemy vehicles. Some vehicles were in operation until 1967 and were even deployed in the Six-Day War by some countries of the Arab world against Israel.
Every unit that had a Stug in their component felt more safe. Overall, Sturmgeschütz-series assault guns proved very successful and served on all fronts as assault guns and tank-destroyers. Although Tigers and Panthers have earned a greater notoriety, assault guns collectively destroyed more tanks. Because of their low silhouette, StuG IIIs were easy to camouflage and a difficult target. Sturmgeschütz crews were considered to be the elite of the artillery units.
Forces of valor Stug III G Russia front 1 edition
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