Russian Infantry Unit
 
This infantry unit contains 4 squads of four models and one command base of two models.
 
Soviet infantry in World War II formed the backbone of the Red Army, playing a critical role on the Eastern Front. Typically organized into Rifle Divisions, Soviet infantry units were often equipped with Mosin-Nagant rifles, PPSh-41 submachine guns, and DP light machine guns. They were supported by mortars, anti-tank rifles, and artillery.
Soviet infantry tactics emphasized mass assaults, close-quarters combat, and coordination with tanks and artillery, especially during large offensives like Stalingrad and Kursk. Though initially poorly equipped and trained, Soviet infantry improved over time, supported by wartime production and battlefield experience.
 
Elite units like the Guards Rifle Divisions and Naval Infantry were better trained and equipped, often used in key offensives. Overall, Soviet infantry bore the brunt of the war’s bloodiest battles and were essential in pushing German forces back toward Berlin.
 
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
Paritcularly 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.