The British continued into the late war using the 3” Mortar. The British 3” Mortar was a further development of the Stokes Trench Mortar used with great success during WWI.
After a brief period of being replaced in the field in the 1920s by the 3.7” pack howitzer in the support role, the cost and manpower benefits of a mortar won out, and the mortar was re-instated.
In Flames of War
A Mortar platoon offers an excellent and cheap weapons platoon to back up your Rifle Company.
They don’t have the same firepower and anti-tank of heavier artillery, but they are just as devastating when they catch enemy infantry and guns in the open.
Improvements in ammunition and designed allowed the British 3” Mortar to catch up to the mark set by other nations mortars by the late war so it has the same range (40”/100cm). It has a FP 6 as artillery and can fire smoke. Being Man-packed means it is easy to move and can keep pace with the riflemen.
- 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.