British Infantry Unit This infantry unit contains 4 squads of four models and one command base of two models. The key British infantry units during World War II included the regular British Army infantry, equipped with rifles and supporting machine guns. The British airborne forces, known as the Parachute Regiment or "Paras," were highly trained and conducted airborne assaults. The Commandos, initially established for raiding operations, evolved into elite amphibious assault units. The Gurkhas from Nepal, serving in British units, were renowned for their bravery and fighting skills. Additionally, the Home Guard, often composed of older or ineligible men, played a crucial role in the defence of the British Isles. Each unit had specific roles and contributed to the British military's effectiveness during the war. Why add it to your army? The infantry are the backbone to any army. The can carry an array of weapons which means as well as taking on other infantry while shooting, they can take out almost any vehicle in close combat. They have yet to design a tank that can survive a grenade down the hatch! As well as their offensive prowess, they are nimble and good at keeping out of the way of incoming fire. Quick to hit the deck or dig in, they often survive the most one sided of firefights. Pros: Anti infantry and anti tank capacity Agile and easy to move 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 Best in bigger numbers which can make them harder to conceal Paritcularly vulnerable to aerial bombardment Construction Making these miniatures is super simple. They are just a small collection of parts that create each soldier and then you can arrange them on the bases as you wish. Traditionally we structure a 'unit' as a group of 4 bases (squads) each with 4 men on, and one leadership base with two men on. The beauty of the BricksKrieg modeling methods however is that there are no limits (beyond some historical ones) on exactly how you create your units. They can have as many bases (squads) as you want, and you can go to town with weapons and uniforms by playing about with different brick combinations.
