Flames of War: Polish Armored Train Assault Car

The history of Polish armoured trains started shortly after Poland gained independence in 1918. They were one of the most important weapons in the war against Bolsheviks in 1919 and 1920, and the other conflicts that shaped the borders of Poland. Dozens of improvised armoured trains fought between 1918 and 1921.

After operations ceased in 1921, only the dozen most advanced were left in service. In September 1939 the Polish Army had two armoured train battalions in service:

1. Dywizjon Pociągów Pancernych based in Legionowo operated in the north-west of Poland.
2. Dywizjon Pociągów Pancernych based in Niepołomice operated in the south of Poland.

Each battalion mobilised five armoured trains, 1st Battalion included trains numbered from 11 to 15 and the 2nd Battalion had trains numbered from 51 to 55. The trains were usually attached to other units patrolling, providing artillery support, and often covering withdrawals.

This pack contains one Armoured Assault Car.