Bolt Action: Soviet Army Support Group

Soviet HQ Like the soldiers they commanded, many Soviet officers were inexperienced and lacked training at the beginning of the Great Patriotic War. The 1937 purge of the officers of the Red Army by Stalin resulted in a lack of leadership and left lasting scars on those who survived. While Soviet operational leadership improved over time, the heavy casualties suffered by the Red Army indicate a reliance on pre-planned objectives and timetables rather than flexible tactics. An officer unit consists of the officer himself and up to two other men who serve as his immediate attendants. Soviet officers can be rated as Inexperienced, Regular, or Veteran. Soviet Medium Mortar Team The 82-PM-41 or 82mm Model 1941 was the standard medium mortar used by the Red Army during the war. Along with the similar 82mm Model 1937, it was a highly effective and accurate weapon with a range of around 3,000 yards. These mortars were considered artillery and were typically grouped