Iranian Soldier WWII

Iran under Reza Shah sought to modernize its armed forces while attempting to preserve neutrality at the beginning of the Second World War. Britain and the Soviet Union invaded in August 1941, overcoming Iranian resistance and securing routes and resources important to the Allied war effort. Iran subsequently became a major transit corridor for supplies to the Soviet Union. An Iranian wartime soldier belongs to this distinct history, rather than automatically representing an Axis or Allied expeditionary formation.

The Allied occupation encouraged the abdication of Reza Shah in favor of his son. Transport through the Persian Corridor subsequently tied Iran directly to the material support of the Soviet war effort.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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