Strelkovy Platoon (Greatcoats) (SU720) The Russian winter could be a harsh master, and to stave off the cold the Soviet soldier had his trusty greatcoat. The brown Greatcoat has been a continued theme of Russian armies from the desperate struggle against Napoleon in 1812, through the Crimean War and WWI.

Just like in the past the Soviet soldier’s greatcoat was his last line of defence against the threats of frostbite and hypothermia. Combined with gloves and fur hats Soviet greatcoats we often highly prized captured items for often under equipped Axis soldiers.

In the summer the greatcoat can be seen being worn as a roll worn over the soldiers shoulder, but as the rains of autumn arrive the greatcoat becomes just as important as the soldiers weapons.     In Flames Of War Soviet greatcoated Strelkovy can be used in conjunction with the normal Strelkovy miniatures to add variety or used for a winter themed battalion.

The Pack comes with a 9 team Strelkovy platoon plus a Command and Komissar team to be used when making a company and battalion. Designed by Evan Allen Painted by Jeremy Painter