15mm Italian WW2 ( proxie for Sylvania in Blitz on Lilliput )

Back in the early 2000's the Flames of War system made its debut in this part of New England. The Italian Army units looked interesting to me.......

The Desert War was not one I could turn away from with the promise of sweeping attacks with large numbers of tanks.  As the 20mm forces for it were hard to come by, except certain German bits of kit, the decision to try the new scale was made.

With a little luck I could hold most types of the enemy in the period, with even  luck I could always make my opponent sweat even when i was outclassed in the armored units. 

 So on with the muster and the explanation of the kit. Almost all the stands are finished with a fine grit art paste and brushed with an acrylic base of ochre. Good old  Blick Art supply! 

 

 These self propelled anti tank guns ( Semovante) mounted 75 mm guns

  Defining the unit as a company and using them to support primarily armor attacks will allow these guns to show up in scenarios often.

To keep the various aircraft at bay , to guard depots bridges and HQ units, these 20mm light anti aircraft guns may appear as  a full unit of three guns or, separate gun sections.

Artillery batteries are divided between the medium units, 100mm howitzer battalions and  a light battalion of 75mm guns.

The 100's in line of batteries with staff & HQ. An OP team in front of the gun line.

 

Next up are some infantry units,  later on the armored units will muster for the camera. 

 

 

 

 

 

Looks like a 90mm anti-tank platoon is wandering by at the top photo.  Not really infantry, but often in support back in the day.

The second photo is some needed anti tank support.

From the title of this article you can see that the Blitzkrieg map planning is coming along. I will eventually get to use this and other national groups in my 15mm and 20mm collection to fight some battles.