The standard HMG used during the war by the British and Empire forces was the Vickers.
This simple modification of the Maxim Machine-gun first entered service with the British army in 1912 as the ‘Gun, Machine, Vickers, .303-inch Mark I’.
The water-cooled Vickers was capable of amazing feats of endurance, in one example in 1916 the Vickers of the 100th Machine-gun company, 100 Infantry Brigade fired nearly 1 million rounds virtually non-stop (with only stops for barrel changes) over a 24-hour period.
They proved such a successful and reliable weapon they remained in service virtually unchanged until 1968.
In Flames of War
Whether the specialist support troops of the infantry divisions or the list skilled platoons of the motorised troops the Vickers machine-gun troops are a vital asset.
The specialist of the Rifle Company’s Support Platoons can fire bombardments as well as more standard direct fire. The Machine gun support of the Motor Company’s Machine-gun have less intensive training and fire only direct.
- Deployment L: Can be deployed at late stage of war
About Flames of War:
Flames of War is a tactical miniature wargame produced by Battlefront Miniatures.
Re-create the tension and excitement of real battles using a vast array of elements including infantry, tanks, artillery, terrain and aircraft.
The models are intensely researched by the Flames of War team and they are committed to producing the most detailed range of WWII models available. The models are made from either polyester resin or cast metal to give both robustness and sharp details.
Flames of War is popular with WWII experts and novices alike as the Flames of War rulebook gives all the information you need to enjoy the game, from assembly and painting instructions to historical background information, game rules and scenarios.
There are many scenarios you can follow, whether it’s an all-out battle or highly tactical objective taking missions. You can battle it out against a single opponent or team up with friends to form groups.