HU702: Rifle Platoon

The backbone of the Hungarian 2nd Army in Russia in 1942 were the riflemen of the Light Divisions. Nine Light Divisions in three corps were deployed along the Don River supported by the 1st Armoured Field Division in reserve.

The 16th, 24th, and 25th Infantry Divisions all served with the Hungarian First Army during the battles for Galicia in 1944. During this period they gained valuable experience that they were able to put to good use during the battles for Transylvania and the Tisza River. Eventually three armies were mobilised for the defence of Hungary, the great majority of these being humble riflemen.

Hungarian riflemen are either armed with Steyr-Mannlicher 95M/31, an unusual bolt action rifle with a unique straight pull action, or the more conventional German K98 Mauser rifle. Their heavy firepower was supplied by the Solothurn 31M light machine-gun or German supplied MG42 machine-guns. 

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS:

• Metal infantry figures
  • 1x Formation 39M SMG Team
  • 1x Unit Leader 31M & 95M Rifle Team
  • 6x 31M & 95M Rifle Teams
  • 1x Panzerschreck Anti-tank Team (Late War)
  • 1x 20mm Anti-tank Rifle Team (Mid War)
  • 1x 50mm Mortar Team (Mid War)
  • 1x Flame-thrower Team (Mid War)

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These miniatures are supplied unassembled and unpainted