Figures for ALN fighters Algerian War
If you've had the endurance to wade through my previous posts ( here and here ) you'll know I've wanted to game the Algerian War for a long, long time. The main blocker has been that apart from the Elhiem French paras, there's no specific range of figures, particularly for the Armée de libération nationale (ALN). This year I'm committed to getting on with this project. I reviewed my books, studied what's online and took a look through my existing 20mm collection and I was pleasantly surprised how much was usable. First are these Liberation Miniatures Moroccans bought for the French in Indo-China. They're perfect for ALN, dressed as they are in French M47 uniforms and armed with MAS36 rifles and Thompson M1A1 SMGs. With their small North African style turbans they don't need any work apart from refinishing the bases. Next up are these Battlefield Miniatures WW2 Moroccan Goums. These were bought long ago to use as French Moroccan troops for ...