Painting a World War II Marine

The Pacific Theatre in World War II is a relatively neglected period in miniature wargaming. I think that it has a lot to do with the lack of sexy things like tanks and SS uniforms. But it shouldn’t be that way. It has a lot of colorful troop types (think Ghurkas), and the matchless US Marine Corps.

Here’s a page with advice on painting US Marines.

Useful Military Warnings

“Cluster bombing from B-52s is very, very accurate. The bombs are
guaranteed to always hit the ground.” – U.S.A.F.Ammo Troop

“If the enemy is in range, so are you.” – Infantry Journal

“A slipping gear could let your M203 grenade launcher fire when you
least expect it. That would make you quite unpopular in what’s left of
your unit.” – Army’s magazine of preventive maintenance.

“It is generally inadvisable to eject directly over the area you just
bombed.” – U.S. Air Force Manual

“Try to look unimportant; they may be low on ammo.” – Infantry Journal

“Tracers work both ways.” – U.S. Army Ordnance

Five-second fuses only last three seconds.” – Infantry Journal

“Bravery is being the only one who knows you’re afraid.” – Col. David
Hackworth

“If your attack is going too well, you’re probably walking into an
ambush.” – Infantry Journal

“No combat-ready unit has ever passed inspection.” – Joe Gay

“Any ship can be a minesweeper … once.” – Anon

“Never tell the Platoon Sergeant you have nothing to do.” – Unknown
Army Recruit

“Don’t draw fire; it irritates the people around you.” – Your Buddies

(And lastly)

“If you see a bomb technician running, try to keep up with him.” —
U.S.A. Ammo Troop