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Miniatures Adventure => Interwar => Topic started by: Genialjim on 11 May 2012, 07:47:28 PM
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Apologies if you read this twice as I have posted on LA and GWP.
I have a couple of questions on soviet forces in the SCW.
Firstly if using the now old style GW paints what would you suggest as uniform colours, I am thinking of painting the Empress Soviet advisors?
My second query is how did the Soviet Union employ the sailors that appear to have been sent to Spain? I am sure I read some where that there were at least 77 sailors sent to Spain. I am wondering if I can use my Bolt Action Soviet Naval Infantry bought for VBCW in SCW gaming?
Regards
Jim
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Hi Jim.
I have to disappoint you. Soviet soldiers in Spain were not an official military contingent, so the Soviet military uniforms they wore. They were dressed the same way as other soldiers-internationalists. Could be used only "technical" clothing designs are supplied with military equipment (armored helmets, armor suits, Leather clothing, pilot helmets and jackets).
(http://samlib.ru/img/s/shushakow_o_a/2nd_vrajiei_zemle_2-5/2_4_18.jpg)
(http://smtnn.ru/planeta_semenov/Ispani1.gif)
Soviet tank crews, volunteers in Spain
(http://mir-dim.ru/sns/image_sns/p4_63.jpg)
Soviet pilots in Spain
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Cuprum is right. Tanks and aircraft were one thing, but recognisably Soviet troops would have been an immense propaganda failure and played into fears of a 'Soviet Spain' amongst the western European powers. Soviet troops etc wore either civilian clothes or Republican uniforms, dependant on their role.