We’re taking a look at some of the innovative tactics used by Soviet forces to level the playing field in Stalingrad – enter the storm group! Chuikov realised very early in the fighting at Stalingrad that his forces faced several disadvantages against their German opponents. The Germans commanded complete air superiority and had significant advantages…
Bullets shriek overhead as a bitter duel rages back and forth in the streets of Stalingrad. Keen-eyed snipers play a deadly game of cat-and-mouse. As the German advance into the city ground to a halt, fighting within Stalingrad took on a rhythm similar to that of World War I. Both sides dug extensive trench networks…
Though not officially participants in the Korean War, the Soviet Union nevertheless aided both the KPA and the Chinese PVA. Troops of the Soviet 25th Army were stationed in Pyongyang for a number of years in the aftermath of World War II. This precipitated a reorganisation of North Korean armed forces following the Soviet model….
Back in stock and in better shape, the T-30 Komsomolets artillery tractor now has separate track sections – we’re completely remastered them giving a far better end result for you. buy now in store The Komsomolets was used by the Soviets to tow anything with wheels but most commonly the 45mm anti-tank gun and the…
The Red Army receives fresh armour this week and the first of two resin tanks to be added to our Soviet range is a Kv-1 modelled on the early war 1939 pattern – just what is needed to attempt to stem the tide of the German invader or to suppress the Finns during the Winter…
Another variant of the KV-1 is released this week, alongside the new KV-1 (1939 pattern) – the KV-8 flamethrower tank. Now you can offer a degree of warmth to those poor freezing Germans currently occupying swathes the Motherland! buy now in store The KV-8 flamethrower concept came about in 1942 – effectively a KV-1…
First seen at Salute in London earlier this year, our Siberian Veterans have been eagerly awaited ever since. The armies of the Third Reich are about to have a bad day as they are now released! buy now in store Epitomising what Hitler referred to as the ‘Asiatic Hordes’, the Siberians were battle-hardened from their…
This week sees the repackaging of our Soviet Army 120mm heavy mortar team which is now available with the required four man team to operate it. buy now in store The rules for the 120mm heavy mortar can be found in the Bolt Action supplement – Armies of the Soviet Union which is available to…
Famous for their use of massed artillery, the soldiers of the Red Army urgently need a Forward Observation Officer team. As if by magic we have just the thing… buy now in store Our Soviet FOO team comprises the FOO himself, peering at the enemy positions through field glasses and field telephone at the ready….
Uncle Joe Stalin has requested heavy support for his brave soldiers as they face the hated Germans. Here’s a look at two heavy tanks due for release soon – the KV-1 and KV-2…
Tom Mecredy
Dan Hewitson
Andy Hobday