Swiss Soldier 1940

Switzerland mobilized to defend its neutrality in 1939 and reorganized its defense as the war reached neighboring countries. General Henri Guisan’s strategy emphasized deterrence, prepared positions, and the Alpine National Redoubt. Swiss troops guarded borders and transport routes while training for an invasion that never came. A 1940 soldier belongs to that mobilized national-defense system, rather than to a Swiss expeditionary force fighting in the Second World War’s major campaigns. Swiss defense depended on mobilized manpower, infrastructure, and terrain rather than neutrality alone. Mountain fortifications and planned demolitions formed parts of preparations against a potentially stronger invader. Alpine fortifications formed an important component of Swiss defense planning.

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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