US Paratroops, 1943–1945
Paratroop Uniforms and Equipment of World-War Two
US Paratroops of the 101st Airborne Division wearing the unpopular overcoat and the shorter M.1942 mackinaw coat during winter fighting at Bastogne 1944. The BAR gunner carries a Browing Automatic Rifle with the bipod and carrying handle removed, as was common practise among elite troops who sought to improve their combat equipment. Both men are wearing the laced jump boots issued to airborne troops. These Master Fighter 1:48 scale miniatures are sold fully painted and assembled.
Figuras Disponibles
- 101st Airborne – Bastogne 1944, 1:48 Master Fighter MF48002
- Paratroopers, 1:72 ESCI P-209
- Paratroopers, 1:72 Revell 02517
- Paratroopers, 1:76 Airfix 01751
- Paratroop Weapons Containers (5), 20 mm BP Cast BA117
Empleo Histórico
- Sicily, Julio 1943
- Normandy, Junio 1944
- Arnheim, Septiembre 1944
- Ardennes, Diciembre 1944
- Germany, Marzo 1945
Bibliografía
- Katcher, Philip: The American Soldier, p. 125
- Funcken, L. & F.: L’Uniforme et les Armes des Soldats de la Guerre 1939–1945, p. 13
US Paratroopers participated in key landings and campaigns in Europe from 1943 to 1945. They are a must-have for collectors of World-War Two military miniatures.
Preguntas más frecuentes
Para más información, por favor contactar con Military Miniatures Magazine en el Miniatures Forum.
Figuras del Ejército Americano de la Segunda Guerra Mundial
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