Guards Rifle Squad

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Type

Elite Infantry

Year

1943

Crew / Team

10-12 soldiers

Typical Unit

1 squad

Main Weapons

Mosin rifles, PPSh SMGs, DP-27 LMG, AT grenades

Best Battlefield Role

Sturdy line infantry with close-range bite

Historical Snapshot

Guards units were battle-hardened and often equipped for sustained frontline engagements.

Hold forests and contested villages. Rotate damaged squads early and layer machine-gun support.

PPSh-equipped elements could unleash high volume fire in short bursts.

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