Bolt Action Blitzkrieg! German Army Starter Set with Figures & More

Description

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 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 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. 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; submachine guns (PPS-43, PPSh-41 and PPD-40); Mosin-Nagant carbine; DP-28 light machine gun; Tokarev semi-automatic rifle (and bayonet version); pistols and rifle grenade launcher. Also includes captured Panzerfaust; Round plastic bases (25mm diameter); Background leaflet. Recreate World War II combat on a tabletop using dice, model troops, tanks and the rules constructed by Bolt Action against one or more opponents. Each opposing side will also require painted model troops, representing the soldiers, guns and tanks of your chosen armies. Tabletop encounters take place according to twelve closely defined battle scenarios that explain how forces are deployed and how victory is achieved. All that remains is for players to pit their wits against each other as they enact just one small part of one of the greatest conflicts in history World War II. Build, paint and play! The construction and painting of the models and watching them come to life are just as much fun as the game itself! Bolt action gaiming miniatures are 1/56 Scale (28 mm). Miniatures require assembly and painting.