Tamiya 32513 - 1/48 U.S. Infantry Western European Theater  [32513]

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Tamiya presents a collection of 15 quality synthetic set up 1/48 scale figures. Versions depict 13 WWII U.S. infantry GIs in charging and firing poses as well as 2 tank crewmen to use as accessories for AFV models. Set includes separate plastic weapons and equipment for additional realism

The U.S. Infantry in WWII

The U.S. military's WWII armed forces campaign ended up being based around its company devices. On core of these devices were squads composed of a maximum of twelve soldiers. Each squad included a Sergeant ranked squad frontrunner, a Corporal ranked associate squad leader, a machine gunner and riflemen. Probably the most familiar uniform worn by U.S. troops during WWII had been the M1941 field jacket, based on a civilian jacket design, and also the M1943 field coat (modified version of the M1941). Featuring four big pockets, the M1943 was created in order to standardize military uniform and ended up being provided to soldiers from late 1943. But considering manufacturing delays, the M1941 stayed utilized widely by numerous troops. Troops in wintertime used overcoats and mackinaw coats produced from civilian things, too as mufflers, gloves and the like. Crews of U.S. armored cars preferred to wear the warm and practical "tanker's jacket."

Specs & Features

Height: 37mm

1 Set Includes:

• Noncommissioned Officer x 2
• Rifleman x 5
• BAR (Browning automated Rifle) man x 2
• Machine gunner x 1
• Bazooka gunner x 1
• Loader x 2
• Tank crewman x 2
• Split sprue for tools and gear