WAR BODS

WW2 British Airborne Forces – The Red Devils

COMING SOON – NEW HISTORICAL WARGAMING MINIATURE RANGE

Elite Airborne Infantry | 1942–1945 | Normandy • Arnhem • Rhine Crossing

The Red Devils Are Coming!

Prepare to deploy one of Britain's most recognisable fighting forces onto your tabletop battlefield.

The WAR BODS WW2 British Airborne Collection is a new range of high-detail resin wargaming miniatures representing British parachute troops during the Second World War.

From the hedgerows of Normandy to the desperate fighting at Arnhem and the final airborne operations into Germany, this collection is being developed to give wargamers the figures they need to build authentic-looking British airborne formations.

Our planned range will include individual soldiers, infantry sections, command groups, support weapon teams and complete platoon collections.

Each figure is designed with distinctive British airborne uniforms, equipment and weapons, with poses suitable for both gaming and historical dioramas.

Small Figures. Big Battles.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND – BRITAIN'S RED DEVILS

Britain's airborne forces were developed during the Second World War to carry out operations behind enemy lines, seize strategic objectives and disrupt enemy communications.

British parachute troops became known as the Red Devils, a nickname associated with their distinctive maroon berets and formidable reputation.

Their operations included:

Operation Tonga – Normandy, June 1944

British 6th Airborne Division landed ahead of the main D-Day invasion, securing key positions, capturing bridges and protecting the eastern flank of the Allied landings.

Operation Market Garden – September 1944

The British 1st Airborne Division fought at Arnhem in an ambitious attempt to secure crossings over the River Rhine. The battle became one of the most famous airborne operations of the war.

Operation Varsity – March 1945

British 6th Airborne Division took part in the major Allied airborne assault across the Rhine, helping establish a foothold for the advance into Germany.

Our miniatures draw inspiration from the uniforms, weapons and equipment carried by these troops, allowing players to recreate historical engagements or develop their own airborne scenarios.

THE MINIATURE COLLECTION

The WAR BODS British Airborne range is being developed as a modular army collection.

Figures will feature:

• Distinctive Denison camouflage smocks

• British airborne steel helmets

• Maroon berets on selected figures

• Period webbing, pouches and field equipment

• Lee-Enfield rifles

• Sten submachine guns

• Bren light machine guns

• PIAT anti-tank weapons

• Mortars and other infantry support weapons

• Natural advancing, firing, defending and command poses

Our gaming-scale designs will use enhanced detailing and selected heroic-style proportions to improve the appearance of smaller figures.

Models will be supplied unpainted and normally without bases.

PLANNED FIGURE CATALOGUE

Command & Leadership

Code	Figure Description
WB-UKP-001	Officer standing, pointing with Sten
WB-UKP-002	Officer advancing with Sten
WB-UKP-003	Officer studying map
WB-UKP-004	NCO advancing, shouting orders
WB-UKP-005	NCO kneeling with Sten
WB-UKP-006	Radio operator with wireless equipment
WB-UKP-007	Officer with binoculars
WB-UKP-008	Airborne medic

Riflemen & Infantry

Code	Figure Description
WB-UKP-009	Rifleman standing at ready
WB-UKP-010	Rifleman advancing
WB-UKP-011	Rifleman firing standing
WB-UKP-012	Rifleman firing kneeling
WB-UKP-013	Rifleman prone firing
WB-UKP-014	Rifleman running
WB-UKP-015	Rifleman reloading
WB-UKP-016	Rifleman throwing grenade
WB-UKP-017	Rifleman crouching
WB-UKP-018	Rifleman moving cautiously

Sten Gun Troops

Code	Figure Description
WB-UKP-019	Sten gunner standing
WB-UKP-020	Sten gunner advancing
WB-UKP-021	Sten gunner firing
WB-UKP-022	Sten gunner kneeling
WB-UKP-023	Sten gunner running

Bren Gun Teams

Code	Figure Description
WB-UKP-024	Bren gunner firing prone
WB-UKP-025	Bren gunner firing kneeling
WB-UKP-026	Bren gunner advancing
WB-UKP-027	Bren assistant carrying ammunition
WB-UKP-028	Bren assistant spotting targets

Anti-Tank & Support Weapons

Code	Figure Description
WB-UKP-029	PIAT gunner firing
WB-UKP-030	PIAT loader
WB-UKP-031	2-inch mortar operator
WB-UKP-032	2-inch mortar assistant
WB-UKP-033	3-inch mortar crew member
WB-UKP-034	3-inch mortar crew member
WB-UKP-035	3-inch mortar crew member
WB-UKP-036	Vickers machine gun crew member
WB-UKP-037	Vickers machine gun crew member
WB-UKP-038	Vickers machine gun crew member

Specialist & Battlefield Figures

Code	Figure Description
WB-UKP-039	Paratrooper with ammunition boxes
WB-UKP-040	Paratrooper carrying supplies
WB-UKP-041	Paratrooper signalling
WB-UKP-042	Paratrooper wounded, sitting
WB-UKP-043	Paratrooper casualty, lying
WB-UKP-044	Paratrooper assisting wounded soldier
WB-UKP-045	Paratrooper standing guard
WB-UKP-046	Paratrooper resting with rifle
WB-UKP-047	Paratrooper with captured equipment
WB-UKP-048	Paratrooper walking with equipment

Initial planned catalogue: 48 individual figure designs, with additional weapons, equipment and alternative head options where appropriate.

BUILD YOUR BRITISH AIRBORNE ARMY

WAR BODS aims to offer convenient unit packs for players who prefer to purchase complete formations rather than selecting every figure individually.

British Airborne Rifle Section – 10 Figures

A suggested late-war British airborne rifle section:

• 1 section commander with Sten

• 1 section second-in-command

• 1 Bren gunner

• 1 Bren assistant

• 6 riflemen

This represents a useful historical starting point for a British airborne infantry section. Exact strength and equipment varied in service.

British Airborne Platoon – 36 Figures

A suggested historical-style platoon collection:

• Platoon headquarters: 6 figures

• Three rifle sections: 10 figures each

Total: 36 figures

Platoon command and section equipment can be adjusted to suit the chosen campaign, historical organisation or game rules.

British Airborne Support Collection

Expand your force with specialist teams:

• PIAT anti-tank team

• 2-inch mortar team

• 3-inch mortar crew

• Vickers machine gun team

• Radio operators

• Medical personnel

British Airborne Starter Army

A proposed larger collection containing:

• Platoon command

• Three infantry sections

• PIAT team

• Mortar support

• Additional command and specialist figures

Final pack contents and quantities will be confirmed before release.

COMPATIBLE WARGAMING SYSTEMS

The WAR BODS British Airborne range is being designed for use with established World War II tabletop wargaming systems.

Bolt Action

Suitable for building British airborne infantry squads, headquarters and support teams using the relevant army lists and force-selection rules.

Chain of Command

Well suited to platoon-level British airborne forces, including section leaders, rifle groups, Bren teams and support options.

Battlegroup

Build larger airborne formations and combine infantry with supporting weapons and vehicles appropriate to the scenario.

Flames of War

Smaller-scale versions of the figures may be suitable for British airborne infantry teams and formations, subject to scale, basing and army-list requirements.

These are independent compatibility references. WAR BODS is not officially associated with or endorsed by the publishers of these games.

PLANNED MINIATURE SCALES

Figure Size	Intended Use
6mm	Mass battle gaming
10mm	Compact historical gaming
15mm	Flames of War-style gaming
20mm / 1:72	Traditional WWII gaming
28mm	Bolt Action and other WWII games
32mm	Heroic-style gaming and painting
40mm	Collectors and display models

Initial production scales will be confirmed at launch. Not all designs may be offered in every size.

Our figures will use a clearly stated sizing convention, with larger heads, hands and weapons on selected heroic-style miniatures to provide improved visual definition and printing durability.

HIGH-DETAIL RESIN PRODUCTION

Every WAR BODS British Airborne miniature is intended to feature:

• High-detail resin 3D printing

• Carefully sculpted uniforms and equipment

• Defined facial features and clothing textures

• Recognisable historical weapons

• Natural and varied battlefield poses

• Unpainted finish, ready for preparation and painting

• No integral base unless specifically stated

Figures are being developed with both tabletop use and miniature painting in mind.

Images shown during development may represent prototype sculpts or digital renders. Final production figures may differ slightly.

FUTURE BRITISH AIRBORNE RELEASES

Following the initial infantry collection, we plan to expand the range with additional figures and battlefield accessories.

Planned additions include:

• Alternative helmeted and maroon beret heads

• Additional firing and advancing poses

• Arnhem urban combat figures

• Normandy airborne patrols

• Airborne engineers and demolition teams

• Airlanding infantry and specialist equipment

• Airborne artillery and anti-tank gun crews

• Jeep crews and airborne vehicle personnel

• Casualty and medical evacuation sets

• Battlefield equipment, supply containers and scenic accessories

Our longer-term aim is to provide a comprehensive British Airborne collection suitable for building anything from a small patrol to a large historical tabletop force.

COMING SOON – JOIN THE RED DEVILS

The WAR BODS British Airborne range is currently in development.

We are preparing the initial figure collection, unit packs and support teams for release.

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