Description

The Gebirgsjäger with MP40 minifigure highlights the assault role of Germany’s mountain troops, armed with the iconic MP40 submachine gun. Unlike the bolt-action Karabiner, the MP40 gave these soldiers a rapid-fire advantage in close combat, particularly useful in ambushes, urban fighting, and sudden engagements in narrow mountain passes. Lightweight and compact, the MP40 was a natural fit for soldiers who often carried climbing gear and supplies in difficult terrain.

The Gebirgsjäger first distinguished themselves during the invasions of Poland and Norway, where they frequently advanced through routes thought impossible for mechanized units. In the Balkans campaign of 1941, Gebirgsjäger units were instrumental in capturing key mountain strongholds in Greece and Yugoslavia. Their MP40s proved invaluable in house-to-house fighting, where mobility and rapid fire decided the outcome.

In 1942, they were deployed in the Caucasus during Operation Edelweiss, tasked with seizing oil fields and mountain passes. Gebirgsjäger patrols armed with MP40s often clashed with Soviet defenders in close-quarter skirmishes among cliffs and valleys. They also played roles on the Eastern Front, where winter fighting demanded small-unit tactics. In such environments, the MP40 allowed Gebirgsjäger squads to repel sudden Soviet assaults and maintain mobility.

The Gebirgsjäger’s distinctive edelweiss emblem marked them as elite, and their reliance on both traditional mountaineering skills and modern weaponry made them highly adaptable. The MP40, with its recognizable folding stock, became a symbol of German infantry mobility throughout the war. This minifigure pays homage to that versatility, representing soldiers who could strike suddenly in environments where conventional armies faltered.

Includes:

• 1 Gebirgsjäger with MP40 minifigure disassembled
• 1 Replica MP40 submachine gun
• 1 Replica set of Skis and poles
• 1 Replica rifle strap

Pcs: 14

Age rating: 14+