Next up for France 1940 is a squadron of German cavalry and a unit of bicycle infantry. Both would form part of a reconnaissance unit for a non-motorised infantry division, I think. I have a spare company of motorcycle troops and a Kfz 13 to bring the battalion up to strength.
The cyclists are plastic Hat miniatures while the cavalry are metal, from Early War Miniatures.
I like them. I have some infantry who will play the role of the dismounted version of the above.
I am now trying to finish several (5) horse-drawn limbers for a second battery of 105mm guns (Hat and EWM) and a couple of infantry guns (to give them an alternative means of getting about).
I need to tidy up my Sdkfz251 as alternative transport in case I need to represent 1st Pz Div. I also just found my French cavalry. Will it never end. …………?
You are a wargamer, so of course it will never end! KBO!
ReplyDeleteDon’t stop the Cavalry, or bicycle troops, imho!
ReplyDeleteExcellent work , a great reminder of how ww2 was less mechanised than the usual perception.
Alan Tradgardland.
Do you know the book “ The Cavalry of WW2” a hardback published years ago and full of fascinating photos? https://www.abebooks.co.uk/9780856130229/Cavalry-World-II-Piekalkiewicz-Janusz-0856130222/plp