Why 1/72 toy soldiers are Ideal for WW2 & Cold War Wargaming

Wargaming, the simulation of historical or fictional battles using miniatures, has been a cherished pastime for enthusiasts around the world. From recreating pivotal moments of history to envisioning alternative outcomes, wargaming offers a unique blend of strategy, creativity, and historical immersion. Among the various scales available to wargamers, 1/72 scale stands out as a particularly fitting choice for simulating World War II (WW2) and Cold War conflicts. Let's delve into why this scale is the perfect fit for enthusiasts of these eras.
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[@WargamingHistory]

Great stuff, 20mm-1/72 is my go too for ww2, Cold War & Modern wargaming. Skirmish through to corps sized games. I think my collection has passed 5000 pieces now.

[@alanamato9382]

I use my old 1/72 scale kits now to play the board games as they are better represented than the 1/56 scale

[@irregularmagazine]

Which board games?

[@montewatson9079]

Thanks! I have modelled WWII aircraft in 1/72 only, and I have a few vehicles/figures in that scale as well. I recently got interested Bolt Action, and came across mentions of people using 1/72 for that instead of 28mm. However, I haven't seen any details on how they do that. Do they play everything with the standard rules/board scale, and just substitute their 1/72 figures for the 28mm?

[@irregularmagazine]

I think some just substitute 1/72 for 28mm and others just adjust the measurements.

[@alexblue6991]

My grandsons found my boxes of soldiers and football collection in my spare room they wanted to take most of my collection home they left them scattered around thair bedroom i think my daughter ended up sticking them in the bin

[@irregularmagazine]

In the bin.... dear god... the sacrilege... lol