M125 81mm
" ... not satisfied with the proximity of my barrage and asks to bring it closer...In effect, my barrage falls so close that I hear my bombs explode when he (Léo Major) speaks to me on the radio."
- – Captain Charly Forbes,
A specialized M113 modified to fit an 81mm mortar, and a ready source of explosive rain for PACT infantry.
In Team Yankee
Canada
The Canadian option for a dedicated mortar platoon. Notable for being an M113 variant (and therefore a bit beefier than most other mortar carriers), but is still vulnerable to air power and counter-batteries thanks to being open-topped. A must take for supporting your infantry, since they kind of need smoke cover and targeted barrages to really get to work.
Unfortunately, Battlefront has learnt from its mistakes in the British list and your M125s are rather expensive at 1 point for 2 pieces, 3 points for 4 pieces or 8 points for 7 pieces. It may not be overpriced, but its a rather fair cost for the amount of smoke you get.
Iran
More Fire Support.
Israel
The M125 is an 81mm mortar carrier with AT 1 and FP4+, making it an obvious choice for the utility artillery role. Vulnerable from anything bigger than an assault rifle, this unit should be planted in the back while pinning enemy infantry or smoking lines of sight to cover your attacks.
IRL
Mortar on an M113.
IRL
| Canadian Forces in Team Yankee | |
|---|---|
| Tanks: | Leopard C1 |
| Transports: | M113 APC |
| Infantry: | Canadian Mechanized Platoon |
| Artillery: | M109 Field Battery - M125 81mm |
| Anti-Aircraft: | ADATS - M113 Blowpipe |
| Tank Hunters: | M150 TOW |
| Recon: | Lynx RECCE Patrol - M113 OP |
| US Support: | M1 Abrams - M60 Patton - US Mech Platoon - A-10 Warthog |
| WG Support: | Leopard 2 - Marder Panzergrenadiers - BO-105P - Tornado |