The Australian Jungle divisions were designed specifically for jungle warfare. Significantly smaller in size than the standard AIF division they had less fire power but due to the narrow frontage of most battlefields they were able to bring to bear more fire power per section than their Japanese opponents.
With 4 Owen guns and a Bren gun per ten man section this meant the short range firepower required in jungle fighting was more than sufficient.
NCO with SMG
Three soldiers with SMG
Soldier with Bren gun
Five soldiers with .303 rifle.
Next the final stanza of my “Matilda story”
- Section 3 because they are all numbered on their bases and I just picked the wrong one to paint first!
I’m loving this project mate
Thanks IRO. It has been planning for a long time and I wanted to include some “real” heroes as well as just paint some figures. The Jungle Division make-up was revolutionary and changed the face of jungle warfare. Often forgotten.
Very nice.
Love how this is all coming together.
Cheers,
Pete.
As a project it has come along really well. looking forward to getting back to it.
Agreed with the above. Really great to see the force continue to grow. Great job.
Hope you and yours have a great, safe start to the new year.
Thanks Mate. Same to you even though January is now half over. Almost caught up with m y backlog of replies!
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