Back (B)log 2 – WW2 Italians for Chain of Command

In preparation for a long-awaited pseudo-Sicilian campaign (which we will be calling OP LEOPARD), I commissioned Jacquesofallgames to paint up my Perry Miniatures Italians. These are done in the grey that was primarily used by Coastal Divisions but could also be the fatigues of a regular unit.

The platoon organization is awkward to say the least. There are effectively two squads of 20 men each. Each squad has two machine gun teams, but these guns are rather low-quality Bredas, which mean they function as BARs in the rules. I’ve also got a Breda 37 MMG for support.

To help in that role, here are some armoured vehicles:

I have two more Italian tanks (an M13/40 and an L6) that I’ve primed and will hopefully be able to add to the force soon. More on Op Leopard will follow!

3 thoughts on “Back (B)log 2 – WW2 Italians for Chain of Command

  1. Doug

    Look forward to reading about this. I also have (unpainted) Italian troops, but enthusiasm is a bit low. Hopefully some battle reports will stir my imagination.

    1. Thanks! I don’t know many people who play Italians, but they do provide interesting opportunities, especially if paired with German armour. Hopefully we’ll try them on the table on a game of Big Chain of Command supported by regular Germans or FJs and see how they fare. Also, the end-game is a campagin, and while they aren’t likely to perform as well as their opponents, I think clever use of them will help slow down or bleed away strength.

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