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The bravery of the Italian artillerymen on the Eastern Front was legendary, often firing over open sights at the approaching enemy in an attempt to stem the Soviet tide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains one metal howitzer with four man crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSupplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44660497645637,"sku":"403015809","price":32.73,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5218\/0037\/files\/403015809-Italian-Army-100-17-Modello-14-medium-artillery1.webp?v=1772116928"},{"product_id":"bolt-action-italian-army-breda-2cm-aa-gun","title":"Bolt Action - Italian Army Breda 2cm AA Gun","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Breda 20\/65 Model 1935 was developed in Italy and widely used throughout the war. The weapon was diverse, capable as both an anti-aircraft weapon and a ground weapon. After Operation Compass ended in early 1941, the British captured large numbers of Breda 2cm guns and put them to use throughout their armed forces, including the famed LRDG (Long Range Desert Group). They provided the main armament on numerous Italian vehicles, including many of their Autosahariana trucks and AB41 armoured cars amongst others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains Metal Gun with three Crew with Plastic Base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSupplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44660497678405,"sku":"403015808","price":25.91,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5218\/0037\/files\/403015808_ItalianArmyBreda2cmAAgun01.webp?v=1772116929"},{"product_id":"bolt-action-italian-army-elefantino-47mm-anti-tank-gun","title":"Bolt Action - Italian Army Elefantino 47mm Anti-Tank Gun","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 47\/32 was a licensed Austrian light artillery piece that primarily served in an anti-tank role. When firing HEAT [High Explosive Anti-Tank] rounds, the 47\/32 was an effective anti-tank platform in the earlier stages of the war. With a low silhouette (made even lower by the removal of its wheels – a common practice) and relative high mobility, the Elefantino proved itself in battle time and again. The same weapon equipped the main gun of the Italian mainstay tank, the M14\/41, and the 47\/32 self-propelled gun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains Metal Gun with three Crew with Plastic Base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSupplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44660497711173,"sku":"403015807","price":25.91,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5218\/0037\/files\/403015807_ItalianArmyElefantino47mmanti-tank-gun01.webp?v=1772116931"},{"product_id":"bolt-action-italian-army-forward-observer-team","title":"Bolt Action - Italian Army Forward Observer Team","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhether it is an artillery battery miles away from the battlefield, a naval gunship out to sea, or a ground attack aircraft high above the fighting, such weapons systems would be much less effective without the services of well-trained forward observers. Each infantry division was assigned its own artillery support assets in the Regio Esercito, and although many of the artillery pieces and aircraft were outdated, they were nonetheless quite lethal under the right circumstances. Given the firepower these forward observers could bring to bear on their targets, their neutralization was a high priority to opposing commanders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains three metal figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSupplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44660497743941,"sku":"403015806","price":10.36,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5218\/0037\/files\/403015806_ItalianArmyforwardobserverteam01.webp?v=1772116932"},{"product_id":"bolt-action-italian-platoon-commanders","title":"Bolt Action - Italian Platoon Commanders","description":"\u003cp\u003eLead the forces of Italy to victory with these Italian Platoon Commanders!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficers are an essential part of any army – without them, there’s no-one to give orders! This is just as true in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBolt Action\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas in life, with each of your Platoons requiring an officer to lead them. These Italian Platoon Commanders are just what your troops and your army list need, giving orders and leading their men into combat. Each of these fantastic sculpts is themed to lead a Rifle, Recce Infantry, Artillery, or Heavy Weapons Platoon, and of course can be used singly or with attendants!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure your army has plenty of leadership today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains four Warlord Resin Italian Platoon Commanders, and plastic bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSupplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44660497776709,"sku":"403215801","price":16.36,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5218\/0037\/files\/403215801_ItalianArmyplatooncommanders01.webp?v=1772116934"},{"product_id":"bolt-action-italian-army-weapons-teams","title":"Bolt Action - Italian Army Weapons Teams","description":"\u003cp\u003eInfantry weapons teams are a key component of any Bolt Action army, providing as they do great tactical flexibility for your force. Sniper teams, anti-tank teams and light mortar teams are among the most prevalent, presenting your opponent with multiple challenges to overcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Solothurn anti-tank rifle was a cross between a true anti-tank rifle and a light anti-tank gun. Featuring a light wheeled carriage and a magazine-feed, the Solothurn could achieve a rate of fire of up to 20 rounds per minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Italian army had no specialist sniper rifle, and the relatively light-weight Carcano Model 1891 with its small calibre bullet was not ideally suited to the role. However, in the hands of a skilled marksman the weapon would prove deadly enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brixia 45mm light mortar was a powerful and successful weapon in the hands of properly trained soldiers. Its rate of fire was higher than similar weapons employed by other nations, and its accuracy was also unparalleled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBox contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix Warlord Resin\u003cspan\u003e™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFigures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic Bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree Order Dice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSupplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44660497940549,"sku":"402215811","price":21.82,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5218\/0037\/files\/402215811_ItalianArmyWeaponsTeams03.webp?v=1772116941"},{"product_id":"bolt-action-italian-army-support-group","title":"Bolt Action - Italian Army Support Group","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the largest ground forces of the war, the Regio Esercito (Royal Italian Army) was hardened by its experiences in Albania, Ethiopia and the Spanish Civil War prior to its entry to the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Italian Army fielded a wide range of weapons from various manufacturers. The most successful and commonly used machine gun was the Breda M37 8mm air-cooled weapon, its reputation led to it being fielded by the British SAS when captured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike so many nations, the Italian Army made good use of mortars such as the Mortaio da 81\/14 Modello 35 which was nearly identical to the 81mm mortar fielded by the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains the following metal miniatures which can be fielded as Italian Army or Blackshirt troops:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficer with pistol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficer with SMG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadio operator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMMG team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium mortar team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSupplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44660498333765,"sku":"402215801","price":40.36,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5218\/0037\/files\/402215801_ItalianArmySupportGroup03.webp?v=1772116958"},{"product_id":"bolt-action-italian-x-arditi-section","title":"Bolt Action - Italian X Arditi Section","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormed in May of 1942, the Arditi X Regiment were named after the famed Italian assault units of the Great War and tasked with competing against the British LRDG and SAS units in the Western Desert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitially formed up of three companies comprising paratroopers, frogmen and the Arditi Camionettisti motorised forces (often in AS.42 scout cars providing long-range reconnaissance patrols), the Arditi X undertook clandestine sea, air and land operations, often behind enemy lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBox contains 10 metal figures with plastic bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSupplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44660498366533,"sku":"402215806","price":36.27,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5218\/0037\/files\/402215806_ItalianXArditisection03.webp?v=1772116959"},{"product_id":"bolt-action-italian-army-guastatori-destruction-group","title":"Bolt Action - Italian Army Guastatori Destruction Group","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt the start of Italy’s war, the Italian Army had no assault engineering units designed to take on enemy fortifications. The performance of pioneer units in the German blitzkrieg demonstrated to the Italians the need for such units, leading to the creation of the Guastatori del Genio which began training units in late 1940.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy early 1941 these specialised assault engineers were fighting in North Africa, and by mid-1942 they were also on the Eastern Front. During the Sicilian campaign the 11th Guastatori Battalion was attached to the ‘Livorno’ Division, fighting alongside them throughout the campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains 10 metal Italian Guastatori miniatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNCO with rifle and pistol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x two-man flamethrower teams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 engineers with rifles and bangalore torpedoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 engineers with rifles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSupplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44660498432069,"sku":"402215804","price":36.27,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5218\/0037\/files\/402215804_ItalianArmyGuastatoriDestructionGroup03.webp?v=1772116962"},{"product_id":"bolt-action-italian-colonial-troops-infantry-section","title":"Bolt Action - Italian Colonial Troops Infantry Section","description":"\u003cp\u003eItaly, seeking to secure its place amongst the powers of Europe, began colonization of a number of African countries in the late 19th century, amongst these being Eritrea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEritrean Ascari battalions became a permanent fixture of Italian East African colonization, supplied with Italian weapons and equipment. Serving with distinction in WWII, ascari were crucial in the North African campaign. They were well-regarded and fierce fighters who served until the fall of Italian East Africa in 1941.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBox contains 10 metal figures with plastic bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSupplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44660498464837,"sku":"402215803","price":36.27,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5218\/0037\/files\/402215803_ItalianColonialTroopsInfantrysquad03.webp?v=1772116963"},{"product_id":"bolt-action-san-marco-marines-infantry-section","title":"Bolt Action - Italian San Marco Marines Infantry Section","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnder Mussolini, the lone battalion of San Marco marines would take part in the Abyssinian and Albanian campaigns, eventually incorporating a second battalion to form the Reggimento San Marco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Marines formed the assault backbone of the Forza Navale da Sbarco (Naval Landing Force) and would participate in the landings on the Dalmatian coast and various Greek islands and take part in counter-partisan operations in Montenegro. By 1942, a third battalion was formed and this was deployed to North Africa where they distinguished themselves at Tobruk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBox contains 9 metal figures with plastic bases and waterslide decal sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSupplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44660498497605,"sku":"402215802","price":36.27,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5218\/0037\/files\/402215802_SanMarcoMarinesInfantrySection3.webp?v=1772116972"},{"product_id":"bolt-action-italian-army-blackshirts","title":"Bolt Action - Italian Army \u0026 Blackshirts","description":"\u003cp\u003eMussolini famously boasted that the Italian army had eight million bayonets standing at the ready. In actuality, the standing Italian army was far smaller than that, with huge numbers of troops conscripted into a war they neither believed in nor understood. The fighting ability of units of the Italian army varied greatly, with much of the rank and file lacking proper equipment, transport and even motivation. Still, there were several key battles in North Africa and the Eastern Front where they performed well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInitially, the standard rifle was the Carcano Model 1891 as used in World War I. A shortened version was introduced in 1941 (the M91\/41); this along with the M38 Carbine, was intended to replace the M1891 – the shorter barrels being far more practical for the infantry to carry and manoeuvre. These latter two weapons are represented in our new plastics. Also represented is the M91\/38 cavalry carbine – typically issued with a fixed rear sight (set to 200 metres) and a folding bayonet. The excellent 9mm Beretta M38 was the standard sub-machine gun. The Italian light machine gun – the Breda Model 1930 – suffered from a slow rate of fire, the same small calibre ammunition as the squad’s rifles, and a mechanism prone to jamming and breakage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamicie Nere (Blackshirts) Militia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MVSN or Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza Nazionale (Voluntary Militia for National Security) was made by the Fascist Party into a paramilitary organization similar in concept to the German SS. The rank and organizational terminology used by the MVSN was very close to that of ancient Rome, with legions, centuries, cohorts, maniples and so on. Mostly concerned with territorial security and counter-partisan activities, in wartime the Camicie Nere were organized into ‘assault legions’ that were fielded alongside regular army infantry divisions to reinforce them and as a way to ‘politicize’ the Regio Esercito.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quality of these militia units varied immensely, ranging from barely trained village bullies to veterans of the Spanish Civil War and highly motivated ‘Giovani Fascisti’ (young fascists).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sprue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Italian uniform changed several times during the course of the war and we chose the pattern that could best represent a wide array of troops, at different times during the war, and in different theatres of operation. At 28mm scale, these are ideal to represent M37 or M40 tunics. We have also included the Camiciotto Sahariana pullover smock for added variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeaponry includes the M91\/41 rifle, M91\/38 Carcano Cavalry Carbine, M38A Beretta SMG, M38 Carcano carbine, M1934, 9mm Beretta pistol and Breda M30 LMG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wide variety of headgear for the Italian Army and Blackshirts are included – M33 steel helmets, Bustina cap, M1935 pith helmet, Blackshirt soft fez \u0026amp; Blackshirt hard fez.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only that but the sprue contains masses of optional extras such as two types of gas mask bags, goggles, bayonets, combat knives, etc!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBox contains 30 plastic highly customisable Italian Infantry, with decal sheet and assembly guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSupplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44660498726981,"sku":"402015801","price":50.45,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5218\/0037\/files\/s-l1600_dfcd4f45-befb-45a2-a809-730049df54e5.webp?v=1772116983"},{"product_id":"bolt-action-italian-army-blackshirts-starter-army","title":"Bolt Action - Italian Army \u0026 Blackshirts Starter Army","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese highly detailed plastic and metal figures represent soldiers of several arms of the Italian military - the regular army (the Regio Esercito) as well as specialists like the Carabinieri, Granatieri, or the fascist Camicie Nere (the Blackshirts) with their trademark black fezzes and shirts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelmets, sun helmets and caps further allow for temperate or tropical troops to be built so you can field your army in the dusty deserts of North Africa, the islands of the Mediterranean, the harsh cold of Russia, or the Italian home front. Medium mortar, machine gun and anti-tank gun support elements provide additional firepower. Providing armoured support is the M13\/40 medium tank which can alternatively be built as a Semovente 75\/18 assault gun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBox contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36 highly customisable plastic Italian infantry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA plastic M13\/40 medium tank (that can alternatively be built as a Semovente 75\/18)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 metal HQ figures (Officer with pistol; Officer with SMG, Medic; Radio Operator)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal MMG team (Weapon with three crew)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium Mortar team (Weapon with three crew)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e47mm anti-tank gun team (Weapon with three crew)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSupplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44660498825285,"sku":"402015804","price":141.82,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5218\/0037\/files\/italian-army-blackshirts-starter-army_37ef2ced-d2c7-460b-b448-1968b7f5ccde.jpg?v=1772116988"}],"url":"https:\/\/wholesale.warandpeacegames.com.au\/collections\/italian-army-bolt-action.oembed","provider":"War and Peace Games | Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}