Soviet Army (winter) Support Group (hq, Mortar & Mmg)

At the outset of the Great Patriotic War, Soviet officers were often inexperienced and reluctant to show initiative due to the lingering fear from Stalin’s purges in 1937. Leadership was cautious, rigid, and at times inefficient, though it improved as the war progressed. The Winter HQ figures in this set capture that era of centralized command, ideal for representing senior officers giving direct orders to frontline troops amid the snow and ice of Soviet campaigns.

The Maxim Model 1910, though heavy and cumbersome, was a reliable machine gun used extensively by Soviet forces. This version includes a protective gun shield and winterized mounting. Alongside it, the 82mm battalion mortar Model 1941 offers long-range indirect fire support, capable of reaching targets up to 3,000 yards away. Mortars like this were massed at battalion level and treated as artillery by Soviet doctrine. Together, these units add realism and strategic depth to your Soviet army, especially for winter scenarios that test endurance and coordination.