Bolt Action German Afrika Korps Starter Army Warlord Games
🏜️ North Africa, 1942
The scorching sun beats down on the endless dunes as a column of Afrika Korps troops advances through the shimmering heat haze. Their Panzer III tank, painted in desert camouflage, leads the way while the legendary '88' anti-aircraft gun, now repurposed as a tank killer, stands ready to defend against British armor. Rommel's Desert Fox tactics have transformed this harsh environment into a battlefield where speed, adaptability, and determination matter more than numbers. Through dust storms and burning heat, these specialized desert warriors have earned their reputation as masters of mobile warfare...⚔️ Masters of Desert Warfare
Command Rommel's legendary Afrika Korps with this comprehensive starter army. Built around a core of specialized desert infantry and supported by the versatile Panzer III and the feared '88' anti-tank gun, this force represents the Afrika Korps at the height of their desert campaign against the British Desert Rats.🎯 Desert Combat Capabilities
Mobile Warfare - Fast-moving infantry and armor
Tank Hunting - Legendary 8.8cm Flak gun
Fire Support - MMG and mortar teams
Armor Support - Versatile Panzer III
Desert-Adapted - Troops equipped for harsh conditions
📦 Box Contents
Infantry Force: 36 Afrika Korps Infantry (Plastic)
Heavy Support: 8.8cm Flak 37 with 7-man crew
Support Weapons: MMG Team, 81mm Mortar Team
Armor: Panzer III Medium Tank
Accessories: Decals, Damage Markers, Assembly Guide
🏺 Legacy of the Desert Fox
The Deutsche Afrika Korps earned their legendary status under the command of Erwin Rommel, the Desert Fox. Operating in the harsh conditions of North Africa, they developed specialized tactics and equipment adaptations that allowed them to excel in desert warfare. Their battles against the British Eighth Army became legendary, with both sides showing remarkable skill and determination in one of the war's most unique theaters of operation. Their achievements in the Western Desert campaign include: - Innovative use of combined arms tactics - Mastery of mobile desert warfare - Adaptation of equipment for desert conditions - Development of specialized anti-tank tactics🎯 Tactical Advantages
Specialized Training - Units adapted to desert warfare
Veteran Leadership - Experienced officers and NCOs
Superior Equipment - Including the versatile '88' gun
Mobile Operations - Mechanized infantry and armor
Combined Arms - Coordinated infantry and tank tactics