Humber MK II/IV armoured car terrain-watch-tower Swiss mercenary pikemen were the

Swiss mercenary pikemen were the primary originators of the vast mercenary revolution in infantry warfare which would go on to sweep Europe and usher in the era of Pike & Shotte

etc and when buttoned to another soldier's shelter-half they create a simple two-man tent although a single shelter-half could be used as a one-man shelter against sun or wind

Studio miniatures painted by Steff Sorensen

Also used as an infantry squad weapon in the light machine gun role

Humber MK II/IV armoured car terrain-watch-tower Swiss mercenary pikemen were theThe British and Commonwealth forces operated a considerable reconnaissance element that scouted ahead of the main armoured force, searching for enemy troop positions and dispositions. The Humber Armoured Car was one such vehicle used for this role, more than able to hold its own against other light vehicles and infantry. From the parched deserts of Africa to the streets and fields of Europe, the Humber Armoured Car spearheaded the Allied advance.