Product Description

- 80th anniversary of the Battle of Bastogne, which began in December 1944 - A look back at the battle

[About the Battle of Bastogne]
- The Battle of Bastogne was a battle between German and Allied forces over the city of Bastogne in Belgium in December 1944 at the end of World War II.
- Bastogne was a city known as a transportation hub in the Ardennes.
- After being attacked by the Allied forces who had successfully landed in Normandy, the German army was put at a disadvantage and launched a counterattack against the Allied forces in the Ardennes region in December 1944.
- They launched an attack on Antwerp, where the Allied forces were stationed, aiming to capture the city.
- One of the fiercest battles was in Bastogne.
- The American forces defending Bastogne were completely surrounded by German forces, but managed to hold out until reinforcements arrived.
- This provided a foothold for the subsequent pursuit of the German army.

[About the model]
- The model is a 1/72 scale plastic model assembly kit that recreates the fierce battle of Bastogne.
- The kit includes soldiers, vehicles, weapons, and city buildings from both sides. This kit allows you to enjoy creating your own diorama.
- The figures are modeled after a German soldier in winter gear facing off against an American soldier.
- Each figure is posed in a variety of different poses to recreate a tense shooting stance.
- In addition, a German Panther G tank and a US M4A3E2 Jumbo tank are included.
- In addition, there are plenty of parts that reproduce the houses destroyed in battle and ruins, as well as obstacles and drums found on the battlefield, sandbags, signposts, logs, etc. The ruined houses are reproduced using MDF material.
- This kit allows you to recreate the tense atmosphere of a battlefield.

[Main features]
- A 1/72 scale diorama set that recreates the fierce battle of Bastogne during World War II.
- German and American soldier figures
- Set of Panther G and M4A3E2 Jumbo vehicles
- Set of abandoned house made of MDF material
- Signposts, sandbags, drums, obstacles, etc. are also available



Item Size/Weight : 44 x 27 x 7 cm / 730g

Product Specifications

Country

Germany , USA

Item code

IT6186

JAN code

8001283061865

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