Bar Code: 0 89195 86738 4
Case Pack: 48 pieces per master carton
Box Size: 162 x 258 x 38mm
On 10 May 1940, Germany launched its long-awaited attack in Western Europe,
driving through Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg. However, this was a diversion,
for Army Group A - and its 1,753 tanks - was ready to slice through the lightly
defended Ardennes. XIX. Panzerkorps, under the command of Heinz Guderian, emerged
at Sedan on the Meuse River, and the capture of this city would allow German
forces to advance deep into the undefended interior of France and to encircle
British forces in Belgium. The Battle of Sedan took place from 12-15 May. The
city was quickly taken, and demoralized French forces on the west bank of the
Meuse were unable to mount a coherent defense or to launch successful counterattacks.
The Battle of Sedan was thus instrumental in the total defeat of France shortly
thereafter.
Dragon is releasing a 1/35 scale figure set depicting this battle. The four
soldiers are French infantrymen, making this Dragon's first WWII French infantry
subject! The set depicts four Frenchmen defending their positions on the outskirts
of Sedan. They wear typical uniforms of the day, and carry suitable weapons
such as the Fusil mitrailleur mod?le 1924 M29 (FM 24/29) light machine gun,
plus MAS Modele 36 rifles. One of the officers is even smoking a pipe, giving
this figure a nice touch of character. The poses are well designed, and their
molding is sharp and realistic. This first-ever French figure set will undoubtedly
inspire modelers' imaginations and open up a plethora of WWII diorama opportunities.
