The 81mm mortar was a formidable weapon in German hands. The rapid targeting and accurate fire of these weapons when employed by German forces brought forth deadly results. These mortars were issued to the heavy weapons companies under battalion control.

Africa Korps infantry served in North Africa from Feb 1941 until to May 1943 these figures can also be used to represent German troops in the Italian campaign . Notable units serving in North Africa include the 15th Panzer Division, 21st Panzer Division a.. Read more here.

Fallschirmjager participated in many famous battles including the coup de main  of fort Eben Emael and airdrops on Norway, Holland and Denmark. Their  most famous operation was the battle of Crete in 1941 where the entire 7th division took part .. Read more here.

The German infantryman’s prime objective was to support and serve the superb light machine guns used by the German army. The MG 34 and the later model MG 42 could lay down  terrific suppressive fire that.. Read more here.

The production of the Sig 17 75mm infantry gun ceased by the time the war started but the gun remained in service until 1945. Issued to infantry gun companies under regimental control.

The MG 42 was issued to German units in the mid war period and had a prodigious rate of fire of 1200 rounds a minute . These weapons were issued to heavy machine gun companies in infantry and Panzer formations.

Capable of penetrating 120mm of armour at 500 m, the 50mm Pak 38 was only introduced in numbers after the German invasion of Russia had got underway. At this time it was the only anti tank weapon that could deal with the new T34 tanks being fielded in inc.. Read more here.

By 1942 when this gun came into general service, heavier Russian tanks were making life more difficult for German anti tank units. The 75mm Pak 40 was capable of penetrating 154mm of armour at a range of 1000m, and became the mainstay anti tank weapon rig.. Read more here.

The Sig 33 150mm infantry gun was issued to Infantry Gun Companies under the command of Grenadier Regiments . It was a fairly short range weapon which was better suited to a self propelled role. Issued to infantry gun companies under regimental control.