The standing model is a replica of the German paratrooper unit from the Second World War. The “paratroopers” were merged into the Luftwaffe’s combat units during the war in order to achieve better coordination with the air forces. The conquest of Crete during Operation Merkur in May 1941 was one of the greatest successes of German paratroopers. However, casualties were so high that their deployment was often limited to an elite infantry role rather than airborne troops. In March 1944, the paratroopers of General Kurt Student’s 1st Division, holding their ground among the ruins of Montecassino Monastery, vigorously resisted the advancing Allies. Their resistance was so fierce that they were nicknamed the “Green Devils”.

Details
– Scale: 1:72
– Recommended age: 14 years and up

Contents
– Kit
– Instructions

Information
– The high-quality kit from Italeri must be assembled independently.
– The independent assembly is accompanied by step-by-step or illustrated assembly instructions.
– The assembly instructions are of course included in the delivery.
– Based on the assembly instructions, the precisely fitting individual parts must be assembled.
– The parts can be painted according to your own ideas.
– Tools, glue and paint are not included in the plastic kit. These must be purchased as an option.