Finnish Rifle Squad 1014

Finnish Rifle Squad 1014The vast Soviet military machine that invaded Finland during the Winter War of 1939 1940 was stunned by the lightly armed but intensely motivated and skilled Finnish troops. The Soviets were outfought despite hugely superior weight of numbers. Although eventually seeking terms the Finns had delivered a harsh lesson to their rapacioius neighbours. When the Soviet Union having by then joined the Allies again attacked in 1941, the Finns were left with

pistols and war hammers

Dropped from their C-47 Dakotas high above the Normandy countryside

which had been tarnished so badly by massive early British victories

Crouched on his knees the gunner fires the maxim

its arc of fire was limited

order dice

a back-and-breastplate

freezing and unforgiving Eastern Front

the 17-pdr was used from 1942 onwards throughout Europe and in Africa

Model representation of the famous Papelotte Farm at Waterloo but suitable for gaming all over Europe over many periods

although numerous and individually brave

Full-colour waterslide decals