Finland’s role during World War II was both unique and remarkable. The Finns achieved spectacular military successes against the Soviet Union despite being heavily outnumbered and lacking much in the way of modern equipment including tanks and anti-tank weapons.

Finland’s war against the Soviets was in many respects a separate affair, and the Finns themselves certainly tend to consider it as such. Once the Soviets joined the Allied camp following Hitler’s invasion of Russia, Finland had no option left but to seek aid from Germany, so although never officially part of the tripartite pact of Germany, Italy and Japan, Finland was regarded as an Axis power during the post-war settlement.

The Hungarian Army operated in support of the German Army in their invasion of Southern Russia, pushing as far as Stalingrad in Operation Barbarossa. Following their crushing defeat at the historic siege, the Hungarians shifted into a more defensive role. A Hungarian Bolt Action can make for a very unique force on the tabletop.