Flames of War: Marine 81mm Mortar Teams - American fire support. BATTLE FRONT US815

Flames of War: USMC 81mm Mortar Platoon Product Contents

The USMC 81mm Mortar Platoon provides vital indirect fire support for your United States forces in Flames of War, the World War II tabletop miniatures game. Armed with the reliable M1 81mm mortar, these crew teams represent one of the most critical infantry support weapons deployed by the US Marine Corps.

The M1 mortar delivered concentrated bombardments of high-explosive shells, pinning down and destroying enemy positions from behind defilade and cover. Its high-angle arc of fire made it particularly deadly against dug-in infantry, hidden machine gun nests, and targets protected from direct-fire weapons.

This box set includes 4 USMC 81mm mortar teams, enabling you to reinforce your Marine forces and faithfully replicate the organic fire support provided to frontline combat units.

How to Deploy USMC 81mm Mortar Teams in Flames of War

On the battlefield, mortars work in close tandem with riflemen by delivering devastating indirect fire against entrenched positions blocking the infantry's advance. While Marines engage on the front lines, mortar crews drop high-explosive rounds onto priority target coordinates to suppress and weaken enemy resistance.

The primary tactical advantage of the 81mm mortar is its combination of firepower and high-angle firing capability. Unlike direct-fire weapons, mortars fire over intervening terrain, hitting hidden troops behind hills, ridges, or fortifications. This capability proved invaluable throughout the Pacific Theater, where US forces frequently encountered deeply entrenched Japanese defenses.

The M1 81mm mortar's barrel, bipod, and baseplate could be broken down and man-portable by the crew itself. This mobility allowed crews to keep pace with advancing Marine rifle companies without relying on heavy towed artillery assets.

In your Flames of War games, these mortar teams add crucial tactical flexibility and thematic depth to any Pacific WWII US Marine force. Consult your relevant army books and force diagrams to field them effectively in your army list.

The M1 81mm Mortar in the US Marine Corps

The M1 81mm mortar provided Marine infantry battalions with heavy organic bombardment capability without needing to call in off-table field artillery. Deploying these mortars allowed infantry commanders to instantly blanket enemy strongpoints and support Marine assault waves during island-hopping campaigns.

The four mortar crews in this set accurately portray this indispensable arm of infantry support. Including them expands your US array with specialized fire support, providing a historically authentic representation of USMC combat organization across the Pacific Theater.

Box Contents

• 4 Metal US Marine Corps 81mm Mortar Teams

Assembly and Painting

These Battlefront miniatures for Flames of War are cast in metal at 15mm scale (1/100). The models are supplied unassembled and unpainted, requiring assembly and painting before hitting the tabletop.

To create a cohesive army presentation, match uniform schemes, gear colors, and weapon finishes to your existing USMC infantry. Detailed painting of the uniforms, utility caps, and mortar equipment will help bring these 15mm support crews to life on your battlefield.

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The USMC 81mm Mortar Platoon pairs seamlessly alongside a US Rifle Company and other Marine support assets, such as heavy machine gun platoons. Combine them with reconnaissance elements, anti-tank teams, and armored vehicles to field a balanced, combined-arms force.

If you are building or expanding a Pacific Theater Flames of War collection, pairing core infantry with organic mortar support offers both tactical versatility and historical accuracy for your tabletop battles.

Add the USMC 81mm Mortar Platoon to your Flames of War collection and equip your Marines with the high-explosive fire support needed to conquer the Pacific!