Mars 1/72 WWII German Paratroopers in Tropical Uniforms with 10.5cm LG42 & 8cm GrW34

20mm Scale

 

Brand new.

Ref No. : MAR72123

The contents include 40 figures in 10 separate poses including four 10.5cm LG42 recoilless guns and four 8cm sGW34 mortars providing a nice collection of eight WWII German Fallschirmjäger heavy weapons teams in tropical uniforms.

The LG42 was an enlarged and improved version of the earlier 7.5cm LG40. The LG42 had an improved priming mechanism, that resolved the problems with the LG40 where the gas expelled could jam the firing mechanism and the mounting could shake itself apart. The LG42 shared the same shells as the 10.5cm leFH18. The weapon could be broken down into 4 parts for dropping with the Fallschirmjäger. 

The 8cm Granatwerfer 34 was the standard German mortar during WWII recognised for its high rate of fire and accuracy. Produced by Rheinmetall between 1934 and 1945, it could be broken down into 3 parts for transporting. It fired a 3.5kg shell either HE or smoke and the range could be extended by adding additional powder charges. Its effective range was 400m-1200m with a maximum range of 2400m. In total, 75,255 were produced.

Following the Invasion of Crete in 1941, German Paratroopers largely fought as elite infantry units.

Uniforms are jump smocks with most having standard Paratrooper helmets.

There is a review of these figures on the Plastic Soldier Review website.

Moulded in medium plastic, the kit  gives a lovely set for wargaming or a diorama.

 

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