Well-loved by the men they supported, they were used to ferry troops up to the frontline, to evacuate wounded, bring up supplies and ammunition and to conduct liaison and patrols. With some 113,000 units built in the UK and abroad, it was the most produced armoured fighting vehicle in history.

Universal Carriers gave terrific service for British and Allied forces throughout the war and also saw good use in the Soviet army. No self-respecting British Commonwealth commander would eschew these trusty carriers to back up his stoic Tommies

Our plastic carrier kit allows you to chose whether to build it as a Mk I or Mk II version as it contains parts for both!

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The M3A1 was ideally suited to rushing troops to the front and through gaps in the enemy lines. With a top speed of 45 mph, and armoured enough to keep out most small arms fire, they performed admirably in this role.

They had a crew of three men and could carry ten fully equipped troops. There were many variations on the chassis including tank destroyers, mortar carriers and ambulances, but most frequent by far were the M3A1 with its armament of a heavy .50 cal heavy machine gun and two or more .30 cal machine guns.

Mount up, boys!

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The Bolt Action Starter Set guides you through your very first steps into the world of tabletop wargaming, and welcomes you to the world of Bolt Action, the ultimate World War Two wargame! Designed specifically to introduce the fundamentals of the hobby in fun, simple steps, you’ll learn how to assemble and paint your first models, play your first games, and introduces you to the wider world of Bolt Action.

Inside the box, you’ll discover finely detailed, plastic miniatures – tough German Grenadiers and fearless US Rangers – and a double-sided battle mat with plastic scenery to set the stage for your games. The included Bolt Action Field Manual takes you through every stage of the hobby with simple, easy-to-follow instructions. Learn how to build your new models, then take them straight into the action! Through a series of fun, introductory missions, you’ll familiarise yourself with the key mechanics of Bolt Action. In no time at all, you’ll be leading your forces into battle!

The Bolt Action Starter Set contains:

• Full colour, 68 page book – The Bolt Action Field Manual
• 12 Plastic German Grenadiers (28mm)
• 12 Plastic US Rangers (28mm)
• Plastic Ruined Farmhouse Scenery
• Game Token Punchboard
• Double-sided Gaming Mat (30” x 22.4” approx.)
• Six Bolt Action Order Dice (3 Grey / 3 Olive Drab)
• Eight six-sided dice
• Dice Bag
• Cardboard Insert that doubles as an in-game Bunker

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In games of Bolt Action this is an Armoured Carrier transport with a capacity of 12 men and capable of towing light or medium howitzers; light, medium or heavy anti-tank guns and light or heavy anti-aircraft guns

Contains 1 plastic halftrack with crew figures and optional rear MMG plus stowage, construction leaflet and decal sheet

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The troop transport version of the legendary Bedford QL series of lorries, the QLT was the iconic British truck of the Second World War, and these rugged, dependable vehicles would serve ably throughout the conflict. Unarmoured, with a simple canvas tilt to provide some protection from the elements, and capable of mounting a Bren gun for self-defence, these trusty workhorses would cover countless miles delivering troops and supplies wherever they were needed. No British Bolt Action collection is complete without at least one Bedford!

Serving virtually everywhere British forces went around the world, the painting and modelling options included in this kit are almost endless, making it a perfect opportunity to really go to town and create a standout visual centrepiece for your collection!

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It’s not just infantry, either! Inside this box, you’ll also find a plastic American M8 armoured car kit, which can also be assembled as the M20 variant – the perfect reinforcement for the US troops as the German veterans attack – as well as a plastic ruined farmhouse for your troops to take cover in.

Battle of the Bulge contains:

• Bolt Action A5 rulebook

• Battle of the Bulge scenario and assembly booklet

• 24 hard plastic US Army (Winter) infantry (4 sprues)

• 18 hard plastic German Fallschirmjäger (Winter) paratroopers (3 sprues)

• 1x hard plastic M8 Greyhound/M20 armoured car

• 1x hard plastic Ruined Farmhouse terrain piece

• Full colour waterslide decal sheet

• 1x M8 Greyhound/M20 armoured car stat card

• Vehicle Damage Markers

• Plastic Bolt Action templates and tokens

• Plastic Pin markers

• 10x Six-sided dice

• 8x Bolt Action Order Dice

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Written by industry legend Alessio Cavatore, and built around the beloved and renowned Order Dice system, Bolt Action: Third Edition is the fast-paced game of World War II combat that puts you in command of platoons of infantry, heavy weapons, and vehicles on battlefields all across the world. Simple and easy to learn, but with limitless tactical potential, Bolt Action will give you endless hours of fun, fulfilling gameplay!

As well as the rules for playing games of Bolt Action, this mighty tome also includes army lists for Great Britain, Germany, the United States of America, Imperial Japan, and the Soviet Union, allowing you to jump right into the action as soon as your copy arrives, alongside quick-reference tables and a full index, as well as gorgeous full-colour illustrations, and detailed background on both the Second World War in general, and particular actions and campaigns of note – perfect inspiration for your collection! The intuitive platoon selector system allows you to tailor your collection to suit any mission, while the new scenario generation system ensures that no two games need ever be the same. Finally, a whole host of additional optional special rules allow you to create your own unique tabletop battlefields to fight over.

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