Officer team one (Polish)

Description

Officers of the Polish People’s Army during the Second World War were central to the organisation and leadership of Polish forces aligned with the Soviet Union. Formed in 1943, the army was built from Polish units raised on Soviet territory, and its officer corps was heavily influenced by Soviet military doctrine.

Many officers were trained in Soviet academies, ensuring loyalty to Moscow and familiarity with Red Army tactics. Their responsibilities included commanding infantry, artillery, and armoured units, coordinating with Soviet formations, and maintaining discipline among troops. While some officers were veterans of pre‑war Poland, others were political appointees whose role was to ensure ideological conformity.

They played a crucial part in campaigns across Belarus, Poland, and Germany, directing operations with Soviet‑supplied equipment such as the SU‑76 and ZiS‑3 guns. Despite political oversight, these officers provided essential leadership, enabling Polish forces to contribute meaningfully to the defeat of Nazi Germany.

• Model: Officer team one
• Country/Army: Polish
• Material: UV Cured resin
• Original Designer:  Just Some Miniatures
• These models are designed for modellers and collectors. They are not toys and are not suitable for children.
• Model supplied unassembled and unpainted. Additional finishing may be required during assembly.
• Finished colour of the product may vary from images shown.
• Photos and dimensions are at 28mm unless noted otherwise.
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