Bren Gun Section

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Type

Line Infantry

Year

1944

Crew / Team

9-10 soldiers

Typical Unit

1 section

Main Weapons

Lee-Enfield rifles, Bren LMG, Sten SMG

Best Battlefield Role

Reliable suppression and holding fire

Historical Snapshot

Balanced infantry section centered on the Bren light machine gun for consistent support fire.

Use in layered defenses. Keep sections spread, crossfire lanes, and reinforce with mortars.

The Bren was prized for accuracy and controllable sustained fire.

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