German Infantry (Eastern Front 1941) 4820113082351

German Infantry (Eastern Front 1941) 4820113082351During the first two weeks of severe frontier fighting, the German forces sent the main Soviet force reeling. Army Groups North, Center and South could now advance towards their strategic objectives; Leningrad, Moscow and Kiev. Although on the defensive, the Russian forces managed to stage a number of counterattacks. These battles often turned into vicious hand to hand combat, as the soldiers closed on each other. This kit includes the figures of 4

soldiers hit by German troops

Note the puppy tucked away in the folds of one of the troopers’ shirts

This set contains the parts to build one motorcycle with sidecar

“Center” and “ South” could now advance towards their strategic objectives

Although on the defensive

Together with his buddy and some very pleasant company

For frontline soldiers on both sides

forces suffered 40 thousand casualties in 17 exhausting days of combat

These battles often turned into vicious hand to hand combat

for example

German troops put up a concerted defense against the landing Allied forces

These figures can