US Army (Winter) Starter Army

US Army (Winter) Starter Army

Hold the line with the US Army (Winter) Starter Army, equipped and ready for action in the harsh conditions of the Battle of the Bulge. These determined American infantry, clad in thick winter clothing, are prepared to take on the full might of the Wehrmacht and defend their objectives with tenacity.

This comprehensive starter set provides everything you need to deploy a battle-ready US Army force in winter gear for your Bolt Action games. At the core of this army is a formidable Rifle Platoon, featuring two full-strength infantry squads and one understrength squad, all led by a dedicated Platoon Commander and supported by a Medic. This versatile formation is perfectly suited for capturing and holding objectives, forming the backbone of any effective Bolt Action force.

Complementing the Rifle Platoon are three specialized supporting units. The Heavy Weapons Platoon bolsters your firepower with two Medium Machine Gun teams, delivering sustained direct fire, and a Medium Mortar team for high-explosive bombardment. Additionally, the Artillery Platoon enhances your force’s Indirect Fire capabilities with a 105mm Medium Howitzer, ideal for softening enemy positions from afar.

Completing this robust army is the Armoured Platoon, featuring the renowned ‘Easy Eight’ variant of the M4 Sherman medium tank and the agile M18 Hellcat tank destroyer. Both vehicles are equipped with powerful anti-tank weaponry, making them formidable threats to enemy armor and sure to make opposing commanders think twice before engaging head-on.

With these four platoons, you’ll have a versatile, core force that can be deployed immediately for Bolt Action games and serve as the foundation for expanding your collection. The US Army in Bolt Action is known for its flexibility and the ability to adapt to various battlefield scenarios, making this starter army an ideal way to launch your wargaming journey or enhance your existing forces.

The US Army (Winter) Starter Army contains:

• 36 multi-pose hard plastic US Army (Winter) Infantry
• One US Army (Winter) officer (Warlord Resin)
• One US Army (Winter) NCO (Warlord Resin)
• One US Army (Winter) Medic (Warlord Resin)
• One US Army (Winter) Radio operator (Warlord Resin)
• Two US Army (Winter) Medium Machine Gun Teams (Metal Guns with Warlord Resin Crew)
• One US Army (Winter) Medium Mortar Team (Metal Gun with Warlord Resin Crew)
• One US Army (Winter) 105mm M2A1 Anti-tank Gun (Metal Gun with Warlord Resin Crew)
• One Sherman M4A3E8 ‘Easy Eight’ Medium Tank (Hard Plastic)
• One M18 Hellcat Tank Destroyer (Hard Plastic)
• Enough plastic/MDF Bases for all miniatures, waterslide Decals, vehicle stat cards, and vehicle damage markers

Models are supplied unassembled and unpainted, giving you the opportunity to customize and bring to life your winter-clad US Army troops. Assemble this formidable force and lead them to victory on the frozen battlefields of World War II.