Soviet Naval Brigade HQ

With the Soviet Navy largely trapped in port, many sailors were used as infantry at the front, often still in their black naval uniform with the distinctive cap and striped "telnyashka" undershirt.

A number of specialised naval infantry units were formed: forty brigades and five regiments. They acquired a reputation for tenacity and daring in both defensive fighting and amphibious operations on the Baltic and Black Sea coasts. With their prior military experience and strong esprit de corps, they were among the finest troops available to Soviet commanders. This is true also for the Bolt Action tabletop game, where Naval Brigade units form part of the Hammer & Sickle army special rules, bringing the ever-useful 'Tough Fighters' rule. Naval Brigade officers were no exception, leading their men into battle from the front.

German troops referred to the naval infantry as the "Black Death" due to their black or dark blue uniforms and fearsome reputation - a well-deserved nickname!

Contains:

4 Warlord Resin 28mm miniatures:
1 Officer
1 NCO with banner
1 Radio Operator
1 Medic
Plastic bases
Miniature sculpted by Wojtek Flis. Studio miniatures painted by Andres Amian.