Bolt Action - US Airborne 57mm Anti-Tank Gun (1944-45) US Airborne Dropping behind enemy lines often

Dropping behind enemy lines often left US paratroopers in need of urgent fire support beyond the limited weaponry they could bring with them in the initial stages of an engagement

as well as adding great character to your collection

First seeing combat in British hands in 1942

The sloping

American Air Observers are even more capable

Bolt Action - US Airborne 57mm Anti-Tank Gun (1944-45) US Airborne Dropping behind enemy lines oftenThe 57mm M1 anti tank gun was a close copy of the British QF 6pdr which was itself also used by some American units, being introduced in 1943 into US Army units. It was subsequently used by US airborne forces with a light carriage that allowed it be landed by glider, providing useful defence against enemy armour, though it was only effective against German heavies at close range or from the flanks. In games of Bolt Action this can be included in