Description

The German WW2 Soldier (Feldgrau) minifigure depicts the standard infantryman of the Wehrmacht, whose grey-green uniform became one of the most recognizable of the conflict. These soldiers formed the backbone of Germany’s military machine, serving in nearly every theater from Poland to North Africa to the Eastern Front.

Equipped with the Karabiner 98k rifle, stick grenades, and sometimes the MP40, the German soldier exemplified versatility and discipline. In the Blitzkrieg campaigns of 1939–1940, these troops spearheaded rapid advances that overwhelmed Poland, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Their coordination with tanks and aircraft created a new style of warfare that left traditional defences obsolete.

On the Eastern Front, German infantry bore the brunt of the fighting in immense battles such as Stalingrad and Kursk. In Stalingrad, German soldiers fought house to house in brutal close-quarters combat, enduring both Soviet counterattacks and the punishing Russian winter. Despite their training, the losses were catastrophic, marking a turning point in the war. In Kursk, the largest tank battle in history, German infantry fought alongside armoured divisions in desperate attempts to break Soviet lines.

German soldiers were also deployed in North Africa, where they adapted to desert conditions alongside the Afrika Korps. Later, they fought in Italy, resisting Allied advances through mountainous terrain, and in Normandy, where they defended against the D-Day landings in 1944.

This minifigure captures the image of the typical German soldier whose experiences spanned continents and climates. Their story is essential to understanding World War II, as they were the face of both early German victories and eventual defeats. For collectors, it serves as a symbol of the vast scale of the conflict.

Includes:

• 1 German WW2 Soldier (Feldgrau) minifigure disassembled

Pcs: 8

Age rating: 14+