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British Heavy Mortar Platoon (NW Europe)
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The 4.2" mortar was introduced in 1942 and it became the standard British heavy mortar of World War II. It could be broken into three loads for transport (barrel, tripod, baseplate) and a light wheeled carriage was available so the mortar could be moved short distances by the crew or towed behind a light vehicle. When first introduced the ammunition was made in heavy cast rounds, the result of which was a shortening of the potential range, but lighter and improved rounds became available in 1944, increasing the range from 3,000 to 3,800 metres. 4.2" mortars were often used for counter-mortar tasks under the control of the counter-mortar staff, not least because they could reach enemy mortar positions on reverse slopes.
Flames Of War contents: this blister pack contains 1x British Heavy Mortar Platoon (NW Europe) 1x British Command Rifle Team (NW Europe) 4x British 4.2" Heavy Mortar Teams (NW Europe) 1x British Observer Rifle Team (NW Europe)
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