Dropping a Load of HE is Hot Work

Here we have the 81mm mortar, backbone of close infantry fire support.

Where-an Island in the Pacific, When the pivotal year 1943, What 81mm mortar fire support, just whats needed to help stop a Japanese assault.

Fireing as fast as you cant load is hot work, especially in the jungles of the South Pacific.

                             I painted these metal piece in June of this year.