Bolt Action - Italian Bersaglieri Finland the mere mention of the

the mere mention of the name 'Tiger' was enough to cause panic amongst Allied armoured formations

Specially trained to operate in mountainous and other difficult terrain and extreme climatic conditions

Bren gun in hand

Light Mortar Team (0-2 per Rifle Platoon or 0-5 per Heavy Weapons Platoon):

Armed with a 75mm gun it excelled at supporting infantry and suppressing enemy guns

Bolt Action - Italian Bersaglieri Finland the mere mention of theHighly trained marksmen and superbly fit soldiers, the Bersaglieri (sharpshooter) were easily identified by their helmets, sporting large black capercaillie feathers. As light infantry troops they were encouraged to have a greater level of independence and initiative than the regular Italian army troops and this lan served them well during the war. During World War II the Bersaglieri became a focal point of Italy's push towards mobile warfare. Several