Description

This minifigure portrays a US Army Marine Pacific Theatre serving in World War II, where the Marines earned an enduring reputation for toughness, discipline, and bravery. Unlike their European counterparts, these soldiers fought in some of the harshest conditions imaginable — tropical jungles, swamps, coral atolls, and volcanic rock.

The standard Marine uniform in the Pacific often included olive drab fatigues, sometimes supplemented with camouflage helmet covers or herringbone twill jackets and trousers. The helmet depicted here reflects the transition from plain steel to camouflaged covers, designed to reduce glare under the punishing Pacific sun. Gear typically included cartridge belts, canteens, bandoliers, entrenching tools, and grenades — all essential for close-quarters fighting against entrenched Japanese defenders.

Marine infantry were armed primarily with the M1 Garand rifle, but units also relied heavily on the Thompson submachine gun, BAR (Browning Automatic Rifle), and flame throwers for clearing fortified positions. Support weapons like the M1919 machine gun and mortars were also crucial in the island-hopping campaigns.

The Pacific Theatre was marked by some of the bloodiest battles of the war. Marines carried out iconic amphibious assaults at Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Peleliu, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa, often against fanatical resistance. The image of Marines raising the flag on Mount Suribachi at Iwo Jima remains one of the most famous photographs of the 20th century, symbolizing their sacrifice and determination.

This minifigure highlights the appearance of the typical Marine rifleman during these long and difficult campaigns, complete with uniform and gear adapted to the Pacific’s unique environment. It pays tribute to the men who fought under the motto “Semper Fidelis — Always Faithful”, and whose perseverance was critical in achieving victory against Imperial Japan.

Includes 1 x US Army Marine Pacific Theatre minifigure disassembled.

Pcs: 9

Age rating: 14+