Belgium

The initial Belgian defence proved the mettle of the Belgian Army, but they struggled to match the evolving tactics of the ever encroaching Wehrmacht in the early stages of the war. Led by well educated and dependable officers,…

In 1939, Germany shattered the peace of Europe with a lightning-fast strike against Poland. The next year, it captured Denmark and Norway, before launching its famous Blitzkrieg against France, Belgium and The Netherlands. In less…

World War II was truly a world war, and many nations joined the fight against Germany and the Axis. This latest supplement for Bolt Action covers the armies of France, Poland, Greece, Norway, Holland and Belgium that stood against…

This pack contains: -

1 NCO with SMG
2-man LMG team
7 riflemen
All are supplied with separate heads wearing Adrian helmets.

This pack contains: -

1 NCO with SMG
2-man LMG team
7 riflemen

Having trouble with the invading Panzers? Small arms fire not cutting the mustard? Help is at hand for your valiant Belgian troops in the form of the Boys anti-tank rifle. This new two-man team will help stave off the enemy armour…

Having trouble with the invading Panzers? Small arms fire not cutting the mustard? Help is at hand for your valiant Belgian troops in the form of the Boys anti-tank rifle. This new two-man team will help stave off the enemy armour…

Pack contains 3 metal figures & 1 metal gun

Pack contains 3 metal figures & 1 metal gun

Pack contains 3 metal figures & 1 metal gun

A Belgian infantry section consists of ten men. A section is led by a sergeant carrying either a MP-28 submachine gun or a Fusil 1889 rifle. The sergeant is supported by a corporal carrying a rifle. The Fusil-mitrailleur 1930 (FM…

The Belgian sniper carried and operated the Fusil Mle 1935 rifle. Firing a 7.56mm round and with a scope attached, this rifle was lethal in the hands of a marksman.The Belgian Army was armed with the Lance DBT 50mm Light Mortar.…

The most common machine gun operated by the Belgian Army was the MG08/15 Maxim machine gun. The German-made weapon had a proven track record in World War I. The Belgians modified the Maxim to fire 7.65 rounds.

The Belgians used the 81mm Brandt mle 27/31 as its medium mortar support weapon. It was an effective weapon that was used by many nations. The Belgians also had a number of 7.58cm minenwerfer of World War I vintage.

Like most European armies, Belgian Army officers were recruited from the upper-middle class of society. Officers were well-educated and affluent. They were confident and trained on par with their French and British counterparts.