Chasseurs Alpins from Askari Miniatures

Gents,

the Blue Devils are more than just interesting figures, but some of France's toughest, nastiest fighters from both World Wars and beyond. They were an elite force of mountain warfare troops who had to be adept at climbing AND fighting in Alpine conditions, as they were primarily meant for service in the Alps proper.

During WW1 the Blue Devils earned their moniker from the Germans who found them extremely tough and stubborn opponents. During WW2 the Chasseurs Alpin fought with considerable distinction in Norway, in the Alps against the Italians (whom they repeatedly embarrassed!), and as part of the maquis(!).

Capt. Miller – if your gramps was a Chasseur Alpin, you should not IMHO be merely *tempted!*

Well done, Askari Ali!

Leland R. Erickson
Metal Express
metal-express.net
(Now if Ali will do some Indochine troops…)