Russian Winter Infantry Unit

Russian Winter Infantry Unit

This infantry unit contains 4 squads of four models and one command base of two models.

Soviet infantry formed the backbone of the Red Army in World War II and played a decisive role in the defeat of Nazi Germany. Despite often facing shortages of equipment early in the war, Soviet riflemen were known for their resilience, adaptability, and sheer numbers. They fought in every major engagement—from the desperate defences of 1941 to the massive offensives that pushed into Berlin in 1945. Supported by artillery, tanks, and specialized units, Soviet infantry absorbed the brunt of German assaults and carried out relentless counterattacks that gradually wore down the Wehrmacht. Their determination, sacrifice, and ability to endure staggering hardships made them one of the most important factors in the Allied victory on the Eastern Front.

Winter Camo

On the Eastern Front in World War II, winter camouflage became essential for infantry operating in vast, snow-covered landscapes. Soviet and later German troops commonly used white smocks, hooded parkas, and helmet covers to blend into snowy terrain, making movement and ambushes far harder to detect. These simple but effective garments gave soldiers a significant advantage in concealment, especially during reconnaissance, defensive positions, and surprise attacks. Winter camouflage helped counteract the visibility challenges of open terrain and bright snow, reducing exposure to enemy fire and improving the effectiveness of infantry operations during the long, harsh winters of the Eastern Front.

Why add it to your army?

The infantry are the backbone to any army. The can carry an array of weapons which means as well as taking on other infantry while shooting, they can take out almost any vehicle in close combat. They have yet to design a tank that can survive a grenade down the hatch! As well as their offensive prowess, they are nimble and good at keeping out of the way of incoming fire. Quick to hit the deck or dig in, they often survive the most one sided of firefights.

Pros:

• Anti infantry and anti tank capacity
• Agile and easy to move
• Ability to enter buildings and benefit from the shelter
• Good rolls to save based on their agility

Cons:

• Can be taken out by most weapons on the battlefield
• Best in bigger numbers which can make them harder to conceal
• Particularly vulnerable to aerial bombardment

Construction

Making these miniatures is super simple. They are just a small collection of parts that create each soldier and then you can arrange them on the bases as you wish. Traditionally we structure a 'unit' as a group of 4 bases (squads) each with 4 men on, and one leadership base with two men on. The beauty of the BricksKrieg modeling methods however is that there are no limits (beyond some historical ones) on exactly how you create your units. They can have as many bases (squads) as you want, and you can go to town with weapons and uniforms by playing about with different brick combinations.