British Heavy Machine Gun
 
This infantry unit contains 3 squads of two models making up three heavy machine guns.

The British heavy machine gun prominently used during World War II was the Vickers machine gun. Originally designed in the early 20th century, the Vickers was a water-cooled, belt-fed machine gun that saw extensive service with British and Commonwealth forces. Chambered in .303 British, the Vickers was known for its reliability and sustained fire capability. Typically mounted on tripods, vehicles, and aircraft, the Vickers machine gun played a significant role in infantry support, suppressing enemy positions, and providing anti-aircraft fire. Its water-cooling system allowed for extended firing without overheating. While later in the war the British also utilized the American Browning M2, the Vickers machine gun remained a reliable and effective heavy weapon in the British arsenal during World War II.
 
Why add it to your army?
 
The HMG plays a vital role in every army. Whether it is mounted on a vehicle, or like this one, carried over the shoulder of infantry. This is a mobile weapon that comes into it's own when it is dug in and out of site! A line of well disguised and defended HMG's can make an infantry advance almost impossible over open terrain. They even have the power to damage lightly armoured vehicles and with up to 6 shots per gun per turn, they can rain down damage an enemy units.
 
Pros:
Significant number of shots per turn
Some anti armour capability
Ability to enter buildings and benefit from the shelter
Good rolls to save based on their agility
 
Cons:
Can be taken out by most weapons on the battlefield
Less effective when moving (only 2 shots)
Paritcularly vulnerable to aerial bombardment
Ineffective against medium or heavy armour.
 
Construction
 
Making these miniatures is straight forward. Just a handful of pieces means you will have your unit of 3 HMG squads in minutes and ready to lay down serious firepower for your army.