German Artillerymen 1:72 First To Fight PL056

Plastic figure to assemble and paint: German Artillerymen 1:72 First To Fight PL056

The "German Artillerymen" set in 1:72 scale from First To Fight is an excellent proposal for historical modeling enthusiasts who want to recreate scenes from World War II. This figure set depicts German artillerymen who were an integral part of the Wehrmacht, the regular armed forces of the Third Reich from 1935 to 1945.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:72
• Manufacturer: First To Fight
• Catalog number: PL056

Historical background:

The Wehrmacht, as the unified armed forces of the Third Reich, played a key role in military operations during World War II. It consisted of three main components: Heer (land forces), Kriegsmarine (navy), and Luftwaffe (air forces). Artillery was one of the most important elements of the Heer, supporting infantry and tank operations as part of the Blitzkrieg tactics.

German artillerymen were known for their precise and effective fire support, which was crucial in many campaigns, such as the invasion of France in 1940 and operations on the Eastern Front. Artillery was typically organized into regiments that were part of infantry divisions. Each regiment consisted of several batteries equipped with field howitzers capable of firing at long distances.

During World War II, the Wehrmacht employed a modern approach to warfare, integrating different types of troops into cohesive forces, allowing for rapid and effective offensive actions. However, despite initial successes, the Wehrmacht encountered serious logistical and strategic difficulties that ultimately contributed to its defeat.

Set for self-assembly and painting. Does not include paints or glue. For assembly, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.