We would like to present this addition to the Military statue Line Battle of Crete German Paratrooper Premium Format Figure brought to you by DarkFigures and Sideshow Toys. Every figure is individually painted and completed to the highest standards. Each piece with its own distinctive quality and detail that is the trademark of a handcrafted Sideshow creation. This dazzling Figure captures the German Premium Format Figure in all his glory detailing the exceptional uniform and gear of the Airborne soldiers of the Second World War. Posed in detail as he stands equipped in an amazingly detailed reproduction of a German Paratrooper uniform with detailed accessories. This dramatic figure is the definitive representation of the ALLIED and AXIS Airborne and Paratrooper forces of World War II. A wonderful addition to any collection and must have for any collector!
Limited Edition: 250 pcs
Product Size:21.5" H (546.1mm) x 9" W (228.6mm) x 8" D (203.2mm)
On the morning of May 20, 1941, World War II was well underway, threatening innumerable lives as Hitler's Third Reich invaded country after country. As Greek and Allied troops defended the isle of Crete, Nazi Germany launched a massive airborne paratrooper assault on the island. Unprepared for such an invasion, the Allied commanders lost control of their main airfield, and German troops flooded the island in an ongoing battle that would last for ten days, ultimately ending in the loss of Crete to German forces despite staggering losses in their own ranks.
In the end, the Battle of Crete would be marked a failure by both sides. The great number of casualties to the Germans was considered too great to risk another large-scale airborne attack, and the Allied forces would count the island among the fallen territories. Even so, the Allies' admiration for Germany's planning and execution of the airborne trooper invasion lead to significant advancements in their own paratrooper divisions. As World War II waged on, the lessons of Crete would resonate with both Germany and the Allied forces.
PRE-ORDER item estimated to ship Feb 2012