German Afrika Korps
The armoured forces of the Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK) swept their way across the sands of the Western Desert in an armoured spearhead of Hanomags and Panzers III, under the command of Erwin Rommel.
They Battled their way across the Desert from Tobruk to El Alamein and back, in running battles with the British Desert Rats and Commonwealth troops, playing a deadly game of 'cat and mouse' amid the desolate dunes and wadis of North Africa.
Start your desert force by choosing one of the great sets below, or follow the standard Reinforced Platoon structure (with unit options & points listed on pages 17 - 78 of your Armies of Germany book) to choose your force.
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Afrika Korps Pak 36 light anti-tank gunThe standard German anti-tank gun in 1939, the Pak 36 equipped the Panzerjäger battalions and was effective for its size. Although it struggled against heavier armour, its accuracy and small size meant it stayed in service throughout the war. In games of Bolt Action...
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Afrika Korps 5cm PaK 38 anti-tank gunWebstore Exclusive! This artillery piece is supplied with a laser-cut oval MDF base (100mm x 80mm) - only available through this webstore. First issued in 1940, the Pak 38 was a good weapon in its day, with a 50mm calibre and tungsten cored ammunition....
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Afrika Korps 8.8cm Flak 37Webstore Exclusive! This artillery piece is supplied with a laser-cut oval MDF base (170mm x 105mm) - only available through this webstore. Originally developed as an anti-aircraft weapon, the Flak 37 8.8cm (or Eighty-eight as it became known by Allied troops) had a high...
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Afrika Korps 7.5cm LeIG 18 light artilleryThe German light infantry support gun mark 18 was a short-barrelled 75mm howitzer. It was used throughout the war in most theatres and gave much needed support to the hard-pressed infantry. It could be towed by light tractor, or even pulled by hand into...
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