It is the first winter battle of the German invasion of Russia in the first year of Operation Barbarossa. Now that I mention it, four infantrymen, all wearing overcoats but somehow looking lightly dressed. It’s about the same as winter clothes in Tokyo.
It is challenging to build a coat infantry because the parts are pretty shredded.
I can think of various materials, such as a strap for a rifle, a brass band, or masking tape, but this time I’m going to use a piece of paper impregnated with super glue. The good thing is that as long as it can be shredded, there are infinite ingredients.
The binoculars held by the commander are made by adding a string to be hung from the neck.
The head is replaced, and the assembly is complete.
All four are temporarily fixed to the base.
Rifle-equipped three infantries are Mosel Kar98k rifles, and the commander is an MP-40 submachine gun.
The commander, with a binocular in hand, poses to look ahead. They are equipped with a submachine gun.
At the beginning of the German invasion, they expected a short decisive battle and started the battle with little winter equipment. The harsh climate in Russia after the late autumn reduces the ability of soldiers to fight.
Although infantry equipment is simple, it is vital to maintain military strength. The German boots had a lot of iron studs, and the cold air came through them and hit their toes. The current rubber and chemical fiber winter mountain climbing shoes could have prevented a lot of frostbites back then.
The Germans failed to take Moscow in the first winter and got caught up in the long war in the mud. To inspire soldiers, later, the 1941/1942 Eastern Front Winter War insignia was issued for those officers and men who took part in this winter battle.
In the public propaganda videos of the German army at that time, some people played naked in the snow, trying to keep themselves cool and excited.
This is also a German infantry soldier on guard.
German infantry in a squatting position. The uniforms of all four were painted field green, and the helmets and gas mask cases were painted dark green.
All four are not in a weird pose; they are just ordinary. I think it’s a good kit that gives you a sense of urgency on the front line. The snowfield will suit them well.
(2017/09/30)
