Authorized strength Hungarian infantry brigade?

Discussions on all aspects of the smaller Axis nations in Europe and Asia. Hosted by G. Trifkovic.
Bob_Mackenzie
Member
Posts: 520
Joined: 22 Nov 2003, 12:02
Location: UK
Contact:

#16

Post by Bob_Mackenzie » 09 Dec 2003, 12:14

Napoli wrote:True Orok, it was just the thought after checking out the rest of the division......then finding a band in there wondering what they do when the actions on.
Sorry about that, as said no harm meant :D
In most armies the band become stretcher bearers in action. I couldn't confirm if this is so in the Hungarian army though

Cheers

Bob

daveh
Member
Posts: 1439
Joined: 11 Feb 2003, 19:14
Location: uk

#17

Post by daveh » 09 Dec 2003, 16:03

from V Madej Southeastern Europe Axis Armed Forces OOB
based on US army Military Intelligence Handbooks of 1944

Hungarian Army:

rifle squad
squad leader automatic pistol
Asst leader automatic pistol
gunner lmg
3 ammo carriers rifle
5 riflemen

rifle platoon
hq 1 officer
3 rifle sqds
lt mortar sqd with 11 men and 4 lt mortars

rifle company

hq 1 officer 17 men
4 rifle platoons
train 14 men

total in a rifle company
5 officers
207 men
19 horses
8 carts
1 kitchen
2 bikes
1 radio
150 rifles
12 lt mg
12 mortars
30 automatic pistol


Post Reply

Return to “Minor Axis Nations”