| Sudwind | 20 Sep 2009 5:49 p.m. PST |
Does anyone know what the Iranian uniforms looked like in WW2? I have found quite a bit of info on their tanks, ships and planes, but little on the uniforms worn by their soldiers. I think they also had a lot of cavalry. Looks as if Mauser rifles and Czech LMG's are the main small arms….not to sure what they had for artillery beyond some Schneider pieces….. |
| Kaoschallenged | 20 Sep 2009 6:31 p.m. PST |
Here ya go. With photos. Robert link |
aecurtis  | 20 Sep 2009 6:32 p.m. PST |
If you're on the Flames of War forum, there was a thread (with fairly limited info) on that very subject once: link Allen |
| Sudwind | 20 Sep 2009 9:15 p.m. PST |
Thanks Kaos….exactly what I needed. I thought this might make an interesting convention game. The referees/game master could run the Iranian forces and the players could handle the Russians and Brits/Indians. Victory would be based on meeting objectives in a timely manner while keeping casualties down. Some players might even enjoy the extreme challenge of running the Iranian forces. Command Decision might work well for rules….or maybe Panzer Leader/Blitz for miniatures…. |
| Kaoschallenged | 20 Sep 2009 9:40 p.m. PST |
My pleasure :). You might like to look up the German Operation "Long Jump" :) for a smaller type game LOL.There is an excellent article on it in the Issue #7 of S&T's World at War magazine. Robert
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| Mal Wright | 21 Sep 2009 1:43 a.m. PST |
Wow! Some of the Eureka 15mm Chinese Warlord infantry have almost the exact uniform from the link provided by Kaoschallenged. |
| Kaoschallenged | 21 Sep 2009 9:27 a.m. PST |
Im not sure if you have seen this one either. Some good armor photos. :) Robert link |
| Kaoschallenged | 21 Sep 2009 12:05 p.m. PST |
Immortal: A Military History of Iran and Its Armed Forces By Steven R. Ward link |
| Kaoschallenged | 21 Sep 2009 4:27 p.m. PST |
Thats pretty much what else I could find so far LOL. Robert |
| Mal Wright | 23 Sep 2009 5:06 a.m. PST |
Actually the EXACT uniform etc can be found with the QRF Hungarian infantry.
Same uniform cut, helmets, belts and ammo belts, and of course puttee's. |
| Sudwind | 28 Sep 2009 10:03 p.m. PST |
Thanks again Kaos….I was just about to post asking about the colors for the Iranian tanks….I have B&W photos…but you already have the answers posted here!! I plan on modeling this all in micro scale. Looks like the Rumanian R-1 from H&R/Navwar can stand in for the Czech light tanks and an R-2 or Pzkw38T will be adequate for the heavier tanks….I had found that book you mentioned…and another that I have on Czech armor. Seems the Iranians got 100 or each type of tank and split them up between their 1st and 2nd divisions. |
| Sudwind | 28 Sep 2009 10:05 p.m. PST |
Ooopsss….fifty of each tank type… |
| Kaoschallenged | 29 Sep 2009 5:26 p.m. PST |
You are welcome again. Once again Im always glad when I can be of some little help LOL. Robert |
Tango01  | 19 Jun 2021 4:25 p.m. PST |
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 Legion 4 | 19 Jun 2021 4:41 p.m. PST |
Very interesting article. The Brandenburgers are a fascinating Spec Ops type unit in the WWII German Army. I read a few books on the topic. |
| Tango01 | 19 Jun 2021 9:59 p.m. PST |
Glad you enjoyed it my good friend.
Armand
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