The East German Volksarmee, or Peoples’ Army, has the reputation of being the most well-trained of all the Warsaw Pact armies. It has a high proportion of professional soldiers and is well-equipped. 9. Panzerdivision, or 9th Tank Division, in particular is equipped with T-72M tanks and BMP-1 and BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles. The motor rifle divisions are equipped with fully modernised T-55AM2 tanks, BMP-1s and BTR-60 8-wheeled armoured personal carriers.
Volks Armee tells the story of Oberleutnant Fritz Fischer’s Company of T-72 tanks and their manoeuvres on the West German frontier. Volks Armee provides players with Army lists for a T-55AM2 Panzer Bataillon, T-72M Panzer Bataillon, BMP Mot-Schützen Bataillon, or BTR-60 Mot-Schützen Bataillon as well as history of the East German army, 9. Panzerdivision, and Panzer Bataillon 2, painting guides and scenarios.
Background on the East German army.
9. Panzerdivision, and Panzer Bataillon 2.
Instructions on how to build a T-55AM2 Panzer Bataillon, T-72M Panzer Bataillon, BMP Mot-Schützen Bataillon, or BTR-60 Mot-Schützen Bataillon.
A detailed painting guide to help you prepare your East Germans for combat.