German Panzerschreck Unit

German Panzerschreck Unit

The German Panzerschreck was a portable anti-tank rocket launcher used during World War II. Introduced in 1943, it was designed to address the shortcomings of the earlier Panzerfaust. The Panzerschreck, officially named Raketenpanzerbüchse 54 (Rocket Anti-Tank Rifle 54), was a reusable weapon that fired a rocket-propelled grenade. It had a larger caliber than the Panzerfaust, providing improved armor penetration.

The Panzerschreck was operated by a two-man crew and played a significant role in the later stages of the war, particularly on the Eastern Front. Its design influenced subsequent rocket launchers, and it represented a more sophisticated and powerful anti-tank weapon in the German arsenal during World War II.

Why add it to your army?

The Panzerschreck is a powerful tool for any German army if used widely. Capable of taking out alll but the best armoured allied tanks, this weapon is manoverable and can take up positions in cover and buildings. These weapons turn a normal infantry unit into a potential tank killer in a heartbeat. They can be kept together as a single unit or one squad can be attached to another infantry unit to give them tank killing power.

Pros:

• Excellent anti armour weapon
• Can be added to existing infantry units
• Ability to enter buildings and benefit from the shelter
• Good rolls to save based on their agility

Cons:

• Can be taken out by most weapons on the battlefield
• Less effective when moving (cannot shoot)
• No real defence against infantry 

Construction

Making these miniatures is straight forward. Just a handful of pieces means you will have your unit of Panzerschreck squads in minutes and ready to lay down serious firepower for your army.