Battle of Normandy Sainte-Mère-Eglise 6 June 1944
Item Number:
IT6199
IT6199
Manufacturer
ITALERI
ITALERI
Scale:
1:72
1:72
The French village of Sainte-Mère-Église played a key role in the overall strategic plan of “Overlord,” the code name for the Allied landings on the beaches of Normandy.
It was designated on the battle plans as an important road junction that the Germans could use for quick counterattacks toward Utah and Omaha Beach.
It was therefore strategically important to immediately occupy the village and ensure its control by American airborne troops. In the early hours of June 6, 1944, paratroopers from the 82nd and 101st Divisions, the two famous US airborne divisions, occupied the center of the small French town after fierce fighting.
The role of American paratroopers has been portrayed and celebrated in numerous films, from 1960's "The Longest Day" to more recent "war films."
Diorama set
Contains:
unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue not included
It was designated on the battle plans as an important road junction that the Germans could use for quick counterattacks toward Utah and Omaha Beach.
It was therefore strategically important to immediately occupy the village and ensure its control by American airborne troops. In the early hours of June 6, 1944, paratroopers from the 82nd and 101st Divisions, the two famous US airborne divisions, occupied the center of the small French town after fierce fighting.
The role of American paratroopers has been portrayed and celebrated in numerous films, from 1960's "The Longest Day" to more recent "war films."
Diorama set
Contains:
- a MDF laser cut church
- Diorama accessories
- 50x German soldiers (World War II)
- 1x Sd.Kfz. 251 Ausf. C
- 48x US paratroopers (World War II)
unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue not included
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