"Early WWII US Infantry in Combat Review" Topic

"Although many in the US foresaw war with Japan, when the blow fell in December 1941, the US possessions in the Pacific were far from ready. Troop levels and supplies of equipment were not adequate on the smaller outposts such as Wake Island and Guam, and the defence of the largest, the Philippines, was entrusted in large measure to local forces which had not had sufficient training or the modern equipment to meet the threat. Although the defence of these territories was brave and not without success, in the end the troops that defended them were all subdued, and many thousands would find themselves as prisoners of war, subjected to the most horrific abuse and neglect until finally liberated in 1945…"

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Armand

Sure would like to have these in 1/32 scale.

At least 2 wacky poses in this bunch.

… the wearing of the campaign hat in action is very hard to understand…

Yes.

23.5mm scale???

I count four wacky poses but the others are quite nice for gaming.

Glad you like them…

Armand

Months ago, Strelets posted Japanese soldiers in hand to hand combat with these guys and the wacky poses made sense in context. But as stand alone figures they are goofy.

The US Horse Cavalry continued to use the campaign hat until the end and with a shortage of helmets and everything else it may have been worn in combat, although the M1917 helmet would have been the norm.

Mike Bunkermeister Creek
Bunker Talk blog

Thanks

Armand

The dearth of shooting poses is a problem for me, more so than the poses with campaign hats. I figure during the Philippines campaign, there would have been a few hats in use during fighting.

Rob

You are right…. hats also used at the "Mexican Special Operation"…

Armand

Armand