Flames of War Polish Rifle Platoon

Build the infantry core of your Polish force with the Flames of War Polish Rifle Platoon. Representing the riflemen who formed the backbone of the Polish Army during the 1939 campaign, this platoon is an essential addition for players building a historically themed Polish infantry force.

Polish Rifle Platoons can hold key positions, advance onto objectives, and form the main fighting strength of a larger Rifle Company. Pair them with a Rifle Company HQ, machine guns, anti-tank weapons, artillery, and armored support to create a balanced combined-arms force for your Flames of War battles.

Features

• Official Flames of War miniature set

• Designed for Polish forces

• Builds a Polish Rifle Platoon

• Core infantry unit for Polish armies

• Ideal for building a Polish Rifle Company

• Perfect for 1939 campaign forces

• Suitable for offensive and defensive scenarios

• Pairs with Polish heavy weapons and artillery

• Great for historical gaming

• Excellent for painting and collecting

Polish Riflemen

Infantry formed the foundation of the Polish Army in 1939.

Riflemen were expected to fight across a wide variety of terrain and battlefield conditions, from open countryside and forests to villages and prepared defensive positions.

A Rifle Platoon provides the essential infantry needed to represent these formations on the tabletop.

Core of Your Rifle Company

Multiple Rifle Platoons can form the main fighting strength of a Polish Rifle Company.

Use them alongside a Polish Rifle Company HQ to build the foundation of an infantry-focused force.

Support them with:

• Machine-Gun Platoons

• 37mm Anti-Tank Platoons

• 76mm Infantry Gun Platoons

• 75mm Artillery Batteries

• 100mm Artillery Batteries

• TKS Tankettes

• 7TP Tanks

• wz.34 Armoured Cars

This creates a more complete combined-arms formation capable of responding to a range of battlefield threats.

Hold the Line

Rifle Platoons are a natural choice for defending important positions and objectives.

Deploy them around:

• Villages

• Roads

• Forest edges

• Bridges

• Defensive lines

• Fortifications

• Farmhouses

• Strategic objectives

Support them with machine guns and anti-tank weapons to create a layered defensive position.

Take the Fight to the Enemy

Polish Rifle Platoons aren't limited to defensive scenarios.

Use your infantry to:

• Advance onto objectives

• Support counterattacks

• Clear enemy positions

• Protect artillery

• Hold captured ground

• Support armored units

• Reinforce threatened sectors

Their versatility makes Rifle Platoons useful throughout a wide variety of historical and narrative scenarios.

Polish Forces in 1939

The Rifle Platoon is particularly appropriate for armies inspired by the September 1939 campaign.

Create scenarios involving:

• Defensive battles

• Delaying actions

• Counterattacks

• Village fighting

• Forest engagements

• River crossings

• Breakthrough attempts

• Combined-arms battles

Multiple platoons can be combined to represent larger infantry formations involved in the campaign.

Excellent Painting Project

A Rifle Platoon provides an excellent foundation for establishing the overall appearance of your Polish army.

Experiment with:

• Polish uniforms

• Helmets and headgear

• Rifles

• Webbing

• Equipment

• Packs

• Skin tones

• Mud and dust

• Grass

• Rural battlefield basing

Adding small variations between individual soldiers helps create a natural-looking unit while maintaining a cohesive army appearance.

Build a Complete Polish Army

The Rifle Platoon pairs naturally with other Polish Flames of War products such as:

• Polish Rifle Company HQ

• Polish Machine-Gun Platoon

• Polish 37mm Anti-Tank Platoon

• Polish 76mm Infantry Gun Platoon

• Polish 75mm Artillery Battery

• Polish 100mm Artillery Battery

• Polish TKS Tankette Platoon

• Polish 7TP Tank Platoon

• Polish Unit Cards

• Polish Command Cards

• Polish Dice

• Polish Tokens and Objectives

Product Information

• Game: Flames of War

• Nation: Poland

• Unit: Rifle Platoon

• Role: Infantry

• Era: World War II / 1939 Campaign

• Product Type: Infantry Miniature Set

Miniatures are supplied for hobby assembly and painting.