{"product_id":"bolt-action-australian-independent-commando-section","title":"Bolt Action - Australian Independent Commando Section","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Australian Army raised a number of units for commando-style operations during the Second World War – the first being the twelve Independent Commando Companies formed between 1941 and 1942.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePredominantly serving in New Guinea, the Dutch East Indies and Borneo their task was to perform raids, demolition, sabotage, subversion, and organisation of civil resistance against the Japanese. The Independent Companies saw heavy action, serving with considerable distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommandos also formed ad hoc formations such as Kanga Force – a composite formation of Commando companies and the New Guinea Volunteer Rifles which undertook raids and reconnaissance operations in New Guinea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommandos were also the basis for M Special Units and its more famous counterpart, Z Force. Conducting covert operations in the South West Pacific against the Japanese, these units were formed with volunteers from Australia, Britain, New Zealand, and the Dutch East Indies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the war drew to a close the Independent Companies would be used in more traditional infantry roles, their trademark Owen Gun submachine guns and distinctive berets marking them out as soldiers worthy of respect from friend and foe alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains a 10-man section:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 NCO with SMG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-man Bren Gun LMG team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 commandos with rifles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 commandos with SMGs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOrders with Warlord are done Weekly. Pre-Orders will be held until release date.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54542550663447,"sku":null,"price":49.84,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/3283\/8167\/files\/402211202_AustralianIndependentCommandosquad03.webp?v=1785047153","url":"https:\/\/ozwargaming.com.au\/products\/bolt-action-australian-independent-commando-section","provider":"OzWargaming","version":"1.0","type":"link"}