by Matthew Deet
Welcome to the first part of our Italian Gothic Line project!
Background—–
The Gothic Line, known to the Germans as the Gotenstellung, later renamed the Grüne Line (Green Line), was a heavily fortified German defensive position built across the Apennine Mountains in northern Italy during World War II.
Built starting from 1943, into 1944 under Field Marshal Albert Kesselring. The Germans built the line to slow the Allied advance toward the Po Valley and, ultimately, prevent the Allies from breaking through into southern Germany. It was the last major German defensive position in Italy before the relatively open terrain of the northern plains.
What do I get?—–
+++Vehicles!
You get the SPA 35 Dovunque Truck Pack, which contains a number of unique variants. Troop carriers, cargo carriers, MG ring equipped versions, with and without tarps, one with a Breda AA gun, and even the rare mobile photo lab type! Also, you get the Semovente 105/25 Tank Destroyer. Perfect for repelling allied attempts on cracking the defensive line.
+++Bunkers!
You get both the Italian cliffside coastal bunker that handily fits a Pak38/40, and other AT guns you have and want to deploy inside. Also the classic round pillbox style, which dotted the landscape of the Gothic Line. The tops all are removable. There are open slits for gun firing positions and 3d modeled doors for both interior and exterior!
+++Rock Scatter Terrain, Ammo Crates, Bases and more!
These packs also include handy Rock Scatter Terrain, traditional large Italian flowerpot, open and closed ammo crates, medium size bases for your wargame!
