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Line of miniatures published by Ral Partha in 1982
The War Machine is a set of miniatures consisting of an armored battle wagon equipped with a moving catapult, and nine orc figures.
Reception
Steve Jackson reviewed The War Machine in The Space Gamer No. 57. Jackson commented that "it's a lovely piece of work, and the finished catapult is an ornament to my collection. Recommended."