Bolt Action - Italian Army Forward Observer Team Finland The 3-inch mortar was operated

The 3-inch mortar was operated by a crew of 3

and its light weight made it easy to move through difficult terrain

The PaK 40 served as Germany's main anti-tank gun throughout the latter part of World War II

and provided vital close support in battles from Anzio to Bastogne

Bolt Action - Italian Army Forward Observer Team Finland The 3-inch mortar was operatedWhether it is an artillery battery miles away from the battlefield, a naval gunship out to sea, or a ground attack aircraft high above the fighting, such weapons systems would be much less effective without the services of well trained forward observers. Each infantry division was assigned its own artillery support assets in the Regio Esercito, and although many of the artillery pieces and aircraft were outdated, they were nonetheless quite lethal