Bolt Action US Marine Corps Starter Army Warlord Games
🌊 Iwo Jima, February 1945
The morning silence shatters as naval guns thunder offshore. Through clouds of smoke and volcanic ash, United States Marines surge toward the beach. Their weapons at the ready - Thompsons, BARs, and shotguns clutched in determined hands. These are the legendary "Devil Dogs," veterans of brutal island battles across the Pacific. As they push inland toward Mount Suribachi, each Marine knows they're part of something greater - a brotherhood forged in combat from Guadalcanal to Tarawa. Semper Fi - Always Faithful!⚔️ First to Fight
Command the legendary United States Marine Corps with this comprehensive 999-point starter army. Perfect for recreating the brutal island-hopping campaigns of the Pacific Theater, from the jungles of Guadalcanal to the black sands of Iwo Jima. This force combines the USMC's trademark aggressive infantry tactics with powerful support weapons.🎯 Combat Capabilities
Close Combat Specialists - Multiple BAR and Thompson SMGs
Specialized Weapons - Shotguns and Flamethrowers
Combined Arms - Infantry and vehicle coordination
Heavy Support - Multiple .30 Cal teams
Medical Support - Dedicated Corpsman
📦 Force Composition (999 Points)
Command: 2nd Lieutenant with 2 Marines (70pts)
Medical: Corpsman with assistant (33pts)
Infantry: 3x 12-man USMC Squads with SMGs, BARs, Shotguns (145pts each)
Support: 37mm AT gun, Bazooka, Flamethrower (160pts total)
Heavy Weapons: Mortar team, 2x .30 Cal teams (160pts total)
Transport: M3 Half-track with extra MGs (144pts)
⚓ Legacy of the Corps
The United States Marine Corps traces its proud heritage back to the American Revolution, but it was during World War II's Pacific Campaign that they truly cemented their legendary status. From Guadalcanal to Okinawa, the Marines spearheaded America's island-hopping strategy, engaging in some of the war's most brutal and decisive battles. Key battles that defined the USMC in WWII: - Guadalcanal (1942-43): First major offensive - Tarawa (1943): 76 hours of intense combat - Iwo Jima (1945): Iconic flag raising - Okinawa (1945): Last major amphibious operation📦 Box Contents
7x USMC Plastic Infantry Sprues
2x US Weapons Sprues
1x M3A1 Half-track Kit
Metal Support Teams (Medic, Flamethrower, Mortar)
Metal Weapons Teams (37mm AT gun, .30 Cal teams)
USMC Reference Leaflet