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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Panzer IV Ausf. B/C/D Zug (Three Tanks)The Panzerkampfwagen IV medium tank was the only German tank to earn the distinction of fighting from the beginning to the end of World War II. The mechanically reliable tank was the backbone of the German war machine throughout the war, despite the heavy...
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Afrika Korps Starter armyWith the Infamous 88, a Panzer III tank and 30 + men to command this is the German Afrika Korps Starter army you must have! Sent to North Africa to bolster the Axis war effort in the Western Desert, the Deutsches Afrika Korps, under...
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Panzer III ZugThe Panzer III was one of the most numerous German tanks of the war, and was the mainstay of German armoured forces when they invaded France and the Low Countries, then later Russia. It was well armoured for the time and equipped with the...
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Panzer IV Ausf. F1/G/H medium tank (plastic)Whilst the propaganda headlines may well have gone to the big cats such as the Panther and the Tiger, the Panzer IV was the backbone of German armoured capability throughout the war. You can choose to build your Panzer IV as one of three...
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Afrika Korps HQGerman officers were capable and often experienced leaders. Junior officers were trained to undertake the role of their immediate superiors, enabling them to use their initiative to take control of situations when necessary. Pack contains 5 HQ Command figures. Note: Models supplied unassembled and...
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German Army Propagandakompanie CameramanBattlefield Reporters were used throughout the Second World War by almost every side. They played a hugely important role in documenting the action and driving the propaganda machine – with all sides using the gathered footage to spin to their advantage and keep their...
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Afrika Korps Medium Mortar TeamThe standard German medium mortar of the war was the 80mm Granatwerfer 34. It was a very effective and accurate weapon that could provide longer range, on-call fire support. It had a maximum range of 2,400 metres and could maintain a rate of fire...
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Afrika Korps MMG TeamThe Germans were equipped with two excellent machine guns in the MG34 and rapid-firing MG42 - known to Allied troops as 'Hitler's Buzz Saw' because of its distinctive noise, or 'Spandau'. Unlike other armies, the Germans used the same machine gun both as a...
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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 2cm Flak 38Designed to engage enemy aircraft, many automatic cannons saw use against other types of targets. Their high velocity rounds were lethal against enemy lightly armoured or soft-skinned vehicles, not to mention against infantry. The standard light anti-aircraft weapon of the German armed forces was...
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Afrika Korps LeFH 18 10.5cm medium artilleryWebstore Exclusive! This artillery piece is supplied with a laser-cut oval MDF base (120mm x 92mm) - only available through this webstore. Used both to support German attacks and to break up enemy assaults, 105mm howitzers were employed at the divisional level by the...
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Blitzkrieg German 88mm Flak 36 & limbers (1939-42)Widely used throughout the war and in most theatres, the Flak 37 8.8cm was developed as an anti air-craft gun but its high muzzle velocity made it an exceptionally deadly anti-tank weapon as many Allied tank crews would learn to their peril. In games...
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Sd.Kfz 7 and 88mm Flak gunWidely used throughout the war and in most theatres, the Flak 37 8.8cm was developed as an anti air-craft gun but its high muzzle velocity made it an exceptionally deadly anti-tank weapon as many Allied tank crews would learn to their peril. In games...
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Horch 1a with 2cm Flak (Afrika Korps)Pack contains 1 metal gun and 3 crew. Note: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted
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Stug III ausf G or StuH-42 plastic box setThe Sturmgeschütz (StuG) III was a well-armed and armoured vehicle based on the tried and tested Pz.Kpfw III chassis. Manned by the artillery originally, as it was considered a mobile howitzer, it went through many variants during WWII, and indeed was one of the...
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Opel Blitz/MaultierIncludes: Components to make 1 Opel Blitz, or Maultier variant, model. Complete, full colour - building & painting guide. Plastic Seated Infantry Waterslide Decals Clear acetate template for windscreen and side windows Play data cards Smoke & damage markers The Opel Blitz came as...
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Panzer III (plastic)The Panzer III Plastic Box allows you to make the Ausf J, L, M, or N variants. The Panzer III was one of the most numerous German tanks of the war, and was the mainstay of German armoured forces when they invaded France and...
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Sd.Kfz 251 C HanomagContaining a single Sd.KLfz 251/1 ausf C half-track, more popularly known as a 'Hanomag', this easy to build, yet remarkably detailed, plastic boxed set gives your Landsers mobility, a degree of protection and the supporting firepower of their MGs for and aft. Box contains...
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