Description

This minifigure represents a US Marine Corps Olive Drab rifleman wearing the standard olive drab combat uniform, the rugged and practical attire that became synonymous with the Marines in the Second World War. Unlike the specialized Frogskin camouflage used in select operations, the majority of Marines fought in this simpler uniform, which was durable enough to withstand the brutal conditions of the Pacific.

The olive drab uniform typically consisted of herringbone twill fatigues, lightweight yet tough enough for jungle and amphibious warfare. The M1 steel helmet, often covered with netting or left bare, completed the look, while cartridge belts, bandoliers, and webbing carried ammunition, grenades, and essential field gear. This minifigure captures these details with precision, showcasing the gear of the everyday Marine.

Armed primarily with the M1 Garand rifle, Marines in olive drab uniforms spearheaded some of the most ferocious battles of the Pacific campaign. They also carried Thompson submachine guns, BARs (Browning Automatic Rifles), and bayonets for close combat. Marines were known for their ferocity in clearing Japanese bunkers, caves, and pillboxes, often fighting in sweltering heat or torrential rain.

These soldiers participated in iconic amphibious assaults at Guadalcanal (1942), Tarawa (1943), Saipan (1944), Iwo Jima (1945), and Okinawa (1945). The Pacific war was defined by extreme conditions — tropical diseases, shortages of water, and the fanatical resistance of Japanese defenders. Despite these challenges, Marines in olive drab fatigues exemplified courage and endurance, embodying the Marine Corps motto: “Semper Fidelis — Always Faithful.”

This minifigure pays tribute to the classic image of the U.S. Marine, not in camouflage or ceremonial gear, but in the standard olive drab uniform that symbolized the everyday rifleman who bore the heaviest burdens of the Pacific War.

Includes 1 x US Marine Corps Olive Drab minifigure disassembled.

Pcs: 9

Age rating: 14+