Soviet Winter Infantry plastic box set 0115

Soviet Winter Infantry plastic box set 0115When the German army crashed over the Russian border in 1941, Hitler was confident of a short, sharp campaign. He nearly got one, but heroic defence by the massive Soviet armies slowed the Nazi advance. It was done by the simple private soldier, "Ivan" as the Germans called him. Brave, solid, and loyal, these soldiers endured dreadful battle conditions. Their equipment was unsophisticated but functional, much like the troops themselves. The bitter

It appears that no helmets were worn by the common regular foot soldiers at this time

We have also provided a selection of flags from a number of regiments so you can get them into the action right away

the locals organised…

full of fun and make great markers for Black Powder games too

For the Motherland

in that it has a battery box on the right side

Laser-cut wooden blockhouse

the 3 inch Mortar

16 metal Celts armed with javelins

Note: model is supplied unassembled and unpainted

folding trails

though most were with sabre