Rifle Platoon (Indian) (x36 figures)

The Indians fighting in the Mediterranean were part of the world’s largest ever-volunteer army (2.5 million).

It was an army of Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs. They served together in spite of the mounting religious tension in India, which eventually led to partition. They ignored Mahatma Gandhi when he called on Britain to quit India in the middle of the war.
The Sikh soldiers came from families with a long tradition of serving in the same regiment. To them the regiment was their ’ma baap’ (mother and father).

With the outbreak of war the traditional Indian army was not prepared, equipment and training were lacking. But the unique bond between British officers and Indian soldiers was the foundation on which an army 12 times larger than its peacetime strength was assembled.

Between the wars, a limited number of Indians had been commissioned as officers. Now many more were needed.

Though the war was not India’s, Indians were among the most heroic, borne out by the fact that they won over 4,000 gallantry awards, among them almost 20 Victoria Crosses.

Over 36,000 Indians were killed during the war and official estimates put the wounded at 64,000.
In Flames of War

These miniatures are supplied unassembled and unpainted

Not recommended for children under 36 months due to small parts and essential pointed components. Battlefront miniatures are fine scale models designed for gamers and collectors. It is NOT A TOY and is not intended for sale to children under 14 years of age

Models supplied unpainted and require assembly. Scenery, glue, and paint not included. Contents may vary from those shown.

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For the assembly of plastic models, we recommend the use of precision sidecutters, a knife and poly cement.
For the assembly of resin and metal models, we recommend the use of sidecutters, a knife, micro-files and super glue.

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Flames Of War and World War III miniatures are 1/100 or 15mm in scale.
Some miniatures, such as planes are 1/144 in scale.