Soviet Peoples Militia squad

Bolt Action: Soviet Peoples Militia Squad

The 'Peoples Militia' (Narodnoe Opolcheniye or Opolchenie) is a Russian tradition dating back to the 16th century and a powerful part of the national heritage. In times of need, a militia of volunteers would be raised to serve alongside the regular army and defend their homeland.

In the dark days of 1941-42, workers and citizens in Leningrad, Moscow, Rostov, Stalingrad, and other major Soviet cities organised into militias and quickly found themselves on the front lines as the fascist invaders swept eastwards. The peoples militia cadres were even more poorly trained and equipped than the average Red Army trooper but they fought on with tragic bravery.

The figures in this set represent one of the many militias that took the war to the fascist invaders, but are also ideal for use as Soviet Partisans.

The box contains 12 metal Soviet Peoples Militia models.
Models supplied unpainted.