Bolt Action French Resistance light artillery New

Bolt Action French Resistance light artillery

 

The most useful kinds of light artillery were often mountain guns, as these were more easily moved about and could be disassembled and carried by mules if necessary. All kinds of artillery would be used. The old World War I French 75mm field gun was one of the most common artillery pieces used by many nations at the start of the war, and no doubt a number fell into the hands of partisan forces.

The French Resistance utilized light artillery to support their operations against German occupation forces during World War II. These weapons, often captured from the Germans or supplied by the Allies, were crucial in providing the firepower needed to disrupt enemy movements and fortifications.

Light artillery pieces such as the British 25-pounder field gun and the American M1 75mm pack howitzer were favored for their portability and effectiveness. These guns allowed the Resistance to carry out ambushes, destroy bridges, and attack German supply convoys.

The resistance fighters relied on their intimate knowledge of the local terrain to deploy these artillery pieces effectively, often relocating them quickly to avoid counterattacks.

The use of light artillery significantly bolstered the guerrilla warfare tactics of the French Resistance, contributing to the overall weakening of German control and aiding the eventual liberation of France by Allied forces.

Models supplied unassembled and unpainted