Half-Tracks

My World War 2 forces are in desperate need of transportation for the infantry.  I have put it off as long as possible because the idea of painting lots of trucks nauseates me.  So I started with half-tracks for my panzergrenadiers.



I play division level actions with each stand representing a company, and 2-4 stands a battalion.  Each has up to four "combat effective" stands that can shoot and close assault. Any additional stands represent assets.  That give the battalion additional capabilities or increased effectiveness.  So for this battalion of panzergrenadiers, the  half-track represents armored transport capability, and the square stand is a marker for where the battalions heavy weapons are adding concentrated support.  Here they are in "transport mode."



This minimizes the number of trucks and half-tracks that take up table space, and the amount that I need to paint.  Here they are deployed.  Note the placement of the Heavy Weapons support.


German half-tracks done, now time for some Opel Blitz trucks.