The figure depicts a stormtrooper, attached to an assault company of an infantry battalion, western front 1918. A young man of about 20 years, he stands waiting behind the reserve line, his sandbags full of stick grenades and spare ammunition. The first stormtrooper units appeared in mid 1915. Trained to fight in small groups at company, platoon and section level, using natural ground cover, instead of the traditional long skirmish lines. These units would engage the enemy with a variety of different weapons (flame throwers, machine guns, light mortars and infantry field guns - all being manoeuvred by hand). Contents: Figure (8 parts) 2nd Head 2 x Grenade Bags Water Bottle - Feldflasche M1907 Haversack - Brotbeutel M1887 Gas Mask - Gasmaske M1917 Metallbehälter Army Spade - Heeresspaten M1822 Pickaxe - Spitzhacke Bayonet - Seitengewehr 84/98 Mauser Carbine 98 AZ - Mauserkarabiner 98 AZ 2 x Straps Stick Grenade - Stielhandgranate M.15 Steel Helmet - Stahlhelm M.16 Figure Base The figure depicts a stormtrooper, attached to an assault company of an infantry battalion, western front 1918.

 

120mm model kit approx 5" requires assembly & painting.