The Georgian Legion was formed by Georgian volunteers who were forced to leave their homeland after the Soviet occupation of the Democratic Republic of Georgia in 1921.
The unit was joined by former Red Army volunteers who were captured by the Germans and recruited in prisoner of war camps, facing certain death from starvation, disease, forced labor and brutality.
At least 30,000 Georgians served in the German armed forces.
They served in the 13 field battalions of the Wehrmacht's Georgian Legion, each of which was 5 companies and up to 800 men strong.
The Georgian Legion was commanded by Major General Shalva Maglakelidze.
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The unit was joined by former Red Army volunteers who were captured by the Germans and recruited in prisoner of war camps, facing certain death from starvation, disease, forced labor and brutality.
At least 30,000 Georgians served in the German armed forces.
They served in the 13 field battalions of the Wehrmacht's Georgian Legion, each of which was 5 companies and up to 800 men strong.
The Georgian Legion was commanded by Major General Shalva Maglakelidze.
Plastic model kit
- Four figures
unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue not included
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