SOV006A - Soviet Rifleman D-Day The scutum was a large

The scutum was a large rectangular shield made from layered wood

inward-curving blade—often mounted on a short or two-handed handle—designed to hook over shields and strike downward or across exposed limbs

these highly trained troops increasingly served as conventional infantry in some of the most demanding defensive battles across Europe

Allied command structures—under MacArthur’s leadership—implemented occupation policies aimed at demilitarization

representing the frontline soldier responsible for carrying out orders and engaging the enemy during battle

SOV006A - Soviet Rifleman D-Day The scutum was a largeSOV006A Soviet Rifleman The Soviet rifleman was the foundation of the Red Army during the Second World War. While generals planned large scale operations and armoured units carried out major offensives, it was the ordinary infantry soldier who fought for every position, defended every line, and endured the realities of frontline combat. This figure represents a Soviet rifleman, portraying the everyday soldier who formed the backbone of Soviet military