Mongolian WW2 Cavalry

Mongolian mounted troops played an important part in the country’s military cooperation with the Soviet Union. Cavalry operated in the fighting around Khalkhin Gol in 1939 and in the 1945 campaign against Japanese forces. Horses remained valuable across the wide spaces and limited transport networks of Inner Asia. Mounted operations could combine traditional mobility with contemporary rifles, machine guns, and artillery support. Their campaigns formed part of a Soviet-Mongolian military partnership, not an isolated revival of premodern steppe tactics. The 1945 advance formed part of the broader campaign against Japan’s forces in Manchuria. Mongolian cavalry cooperated with mechanized elements, combining horse mobility with contemporary military organization and weapons.

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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