Soviet Senior Sgt. Yakov Pavlov
Yakov Fedotovich Pavlov was a Soviet Red Army soldier who became a Hero of the Soviet Union for his role in defending “Pavlov’s House” during the Battle of Stalingrad. On September 27, 1942, Pavlov’s platoon recaptured a four-story building, seized by the German Army and defended it against continual attack by the Germans until relieved by advancing Soviet forces.
Jacob Pavlov’s troops held the position for an unbelievable fifty-nine days.
“Pavlov’s small group of men, defending one house, killed more enemy soldiers than the Germans lost in taking Paris.” – Lt. Gen. Vasily Chuikov
Soviet senior sergeant in 28mm – great for Bolt Action and other WW2 wargames.
This miniature is cast in white metal* and shipped without a base.
Material: White Metal
# of parts: 2
Scale: ~30mm
Note: The miniature comes unpainted and requires assembly.
* NOTE ON SAFETY – THIS IS NOT A TOY AND NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 14. CONTAINS SMALL PARTS THAT MAY BE HARMFUL IF CHEWED OR SWALLOWED.
On September 27, 1942, Pavlov's platoon recaptured a four-story building, seized by the German Army and defended it against continual attack by the Germans until relieved by advancing Soviet forces.
Jacob Pavlov's troops held the position for an unbelievable fifty-nine days.
"Pavlov's small group of men, defending one house, killed more enemy soldiers than the Germans lost in taking Paris." - Lt. Gen. Vasily Chuikov