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7.5cm leIG18 Gun (Gebirgsjager)

By: Battlefront Miniatures

Type: Miniatures Pack

Product Line: Flames of War - WWII - German - Artillery, AA, AT & AFV's

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Last Stocked on 5/12/2022

Product Info

Title
7.5cm leIG18 Gun (Gebirgsjager)
Sub-category
Publish Year
2012
Dimensions
3.5x5.25x.75"
NKG Part #
2147464879
MFG. Part #
BFMGE554
Type
Miniatures Pack
Material
Metal

Description

One of the tactical lessons learned during the first war, was that each battalion of infantry would benefit from its own artillery support. This led to the development of light guns that could be used in this role.

The development of the 7.5cm infantry gun was conceived by Rheinmetall-Börsig and in 1927 the first model appeared. It entered service in 1932 as the 7.5cm leichte Infantriegeschutz 18.

The first guns had wooden spooked wheels, while later versions were equipped with stamped metal wheels and rubber tires for towing by motor vehicles.

The leIG18 had a peculiar breach that broke somewhat like a shotgun, breaking open and tilting to expose the breach for loading. In spite of its limited range, it proved effective and reliable. Later in the war, it could be used in the anti-tank role using a specially developed hollow-charge round, but with only limited effect.

Contents:

  • two 7.5cm leIG18 guns with crew
  • one Command SMG team
  • one Observer Rifle team
  • two Small bases & two Medium bases
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