German Afrika Korp, WWII--40 figures in 8 poses--TWO IN STOCK.
$12.95
Item Number: MAF72148
German Afrika Korp, WWII
When Germany went to war in 1939, North Africa was not on anyone’s mind. Hitler would in time attack west to avoid a two-front war, but ultimately he was interested in striking east, so when his arrogant ally Mussolini got into serious difficulties while trying to invade British-controlled Egypt, he felt obliged to send German troops to assist, initially to simply stop further British advances. In the event this force, soon named the Afrikakorps, would do much more than that, and establish a name for itself as well as it’s commander: Erwin Rommel. The tide of war would swing dramatically on several occasions, but in the end the Axis forces, including the Afrikakorps, could not prevail against the British and their empire, and in May of 1943, they surrendered, ending the war in North Africa.
Although only existing for just over two years, the uniform of the Afrikakorps was not entirely static. They began the campaign in a uniform based on the colonial uniforms worn by the European imperial powers, but this was soon adapted to the gruelling circumstances of warfare in North Africa, and the men quickly found ways to be more comfortable in their attire.
Note: Figures are supplied unpainted.
Date Released: 2026
Contents: 40 figures in 8 poses
Material: Plastic (Medium Consistency)
Color: Brown
Average Height: 22.5 mm (= 1.62 m)
Released in JANUARY 2026.
Received at Hobby Bunker in APRIL 2026.
