
The AM was designed as an universal minesweeper to*
lay and disarm river mines. The plans were ready in*
1939 but until 1941 only four vessels were finished.*
The AM first seen action in March 1941 when the four*
AMs (AM 1-4) scouted the waters in front of the rest*
of the ships. They were armed with a twin 8mm AAMG*
atop of the steering station and it had six contact*
river mines. These ships always worked in pairs to*
tow the search cable together. The crew was also*
trained to demolish (or build) obstactles in the*
river. 11 of these boats were built until 1944.**

Gaming Notes: The Minesweeper Company includes extra*
ground troops. These were auxiliary troops to assist*
any building, covering the work or on the reverse to*
take enemy river blockages. The transport ship used*
to carry the building material, supplies and mines.*


