Forward Observer team (French)

Description

During World War II, the role of artillery observers was crucial for the success of Allied operations. Artillery observers, also known as forward observers, were soldiers who directed artillery and mortar fire support onto enemy targets. They usually accompanied tank or infantry units and ensured that indirect fire hit targets that those at a fire support base could not see.

The French army had its own artillery observers, who served in various units and formations throughout the war. Some of them fought in the Battle of France in 1940, where they faced the superior German artillery system. Others joined the Free French Forces and fought alongside the British and American armies in North Africa, Italy, and France. They also participated in special operations, such as the raids on Dieppe and Saint-Nazaire.

One of the most notable achievements of the French artillery observers was their contribution to the liberation of Paris in August 1944. They coordinated the fire support of the French 2nd Armored Division and the 4th US Infantry Division, which entered the city from different directions. They also helped to suppress the German resistance in key locations, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Invalides, and the Montparnasse railway station.

• Country/Army: French
• Material: UV Cured resin
• Painted by: MarDav Miniatures and FroggyPaints
• Original Designer: Colonel Muller
• All models are produced under license with the original designer.
• These models are designed for modellers and collectors. They are not toys and are not suitable for children.
• Model supplied unassembled and unpainted. Additional finishing may be required during assembly.
• Finished colour of the product may vary from images shown due to material availability and differences in batches.
• Photos show 28mm models unless noted otherwise.
• All dimensions are complete with weapons unless otherwise stated.
• Other scales and dimensions may be available upon request.
• Models supplied at scales smaller than 20mm may be an alternative design more suitable for small scale prints. These may be sourced from a different designer to the one noted above and the model may differ in details such as lacking camo netting, stowage, having a chunkier weapon barrel, tracks etc.