Bolt Action – Soviet Winter Infantry
When the German army crashed over the Russian border in 1941, Hitler was
confident of a short, sharp campaign. He nearly got one, but heroic defense 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 fighting in Finland had taught some hard lessons to the Red Army
where thousands of their men fell victim to frostbite. The cold weather kit
later issued was warm and comfortable, frequently padded or quilted, and was
much envied by the German troops shivering in thin overcoats.
These tough men could lie out in the snow for hours before making their attacks. Urrah!
Soviet Infantry (Winter) contains:
- Enough plastic components to make 40 Soviet Union infantry miniatures, equipped to fight in the harsh winter of the Eastern Front. Includes a host of options to allow for different weapons and command models.
Weapons included:
- Mosin-Nagant rifle (scoped, with bayonet and without),
- PTRD Anti-tank rifle, sub machine guns (PPS-43 , PPSh-41 and PPD-40),
- Mosin-Nagant carbine,
- DT-28 light machine gun,
- Tokarev semi-automatic rifle (and bayonet version),
- pistols and rifle grenade launcher.
- Also includes captured Panzerfaust and MP40 SMG!
- Plastic
- Requires Assembly
The models come supplied unpainted and unassembled, contents may vary from that pictured.
