Moroccan Goumiers, WWII--52 figures in 13 poses (unpainted)
$14.95
Item Number: STRM151
Moroccan Goumiers, WWII
The French had first used Goumiers in Morocco in 1908, when they raised irregular forces to help them ‘pacify’ their new territory. They proved to be very effective, and helped to maintain order over the following decades. In 1942, they had played very little part in the war so far, but with fresh Allied landings in North Africa and the collapse of Vichy French forces, the now liberated regular French Army, sponsored by the Americans, began to assist in liberating their own land, and that would include the Moroccan Goumiers. They first went into battle in December 1942 in Tunisia, and, thereafter, in various parts of the Mediterranean, especially in Italy, where they were crucial to the Allied advance on Rome. Their behaviour in Italy against the civilian population darkened their reputation, but they moved on to be a part of the invasion of Southern France and the drive through Austria and Germany until the end of the war in Europe.
Date Released: 2021
Contents: 52 figures in 13 poses
Material: Plastic (Medium Consistency)
Color: brown
Average Height: 24.5 mm (= 1.77 m)
