The mine-clearing flail was designed by South African officer, Major A. S. du Toit. Du Toit was the driving force behind the first Flail tank built, the Matilda Scorpion. Its first significant action was at El Alamein.
The Flail concept was devised as one means of overcoming the problems that Mines posed. Mines could be used clandestinely, planted on roads to catch advancing enemy out, or more obviously in organised minefields, suitably marked, to channel attackers in other directions.
In Flames of War
Mine flail tanks do not need to take a motivation test to enter a minefield. They are well trained and confident of their armour’s ability to withstand any mine that their flail fails to detonate.
A mine flail tank that crosses a minefield without being hit by a mine has cleared a lane through the minefield in the same way as a Pioneer team, (see page 53 of Hitler’s Fire Brigade for the rules for this).
- Deployment M: Can be deployed at mid 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.