{"product_id":"1-35-german-soldiers-fishing-the-catch","title":"1\/35 Scale Wehrmacht Infantry (WWII) – \"The Catch\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a unique narrative element to your diorama with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/35 scale 3D printed figure set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Depicting a rare moment of tranquility amidst the conflict, this pair of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman Wehrmacht infantrymen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is shown enjoying some downtime by fishing, perfect for a riverbank scene behind the front lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelaxed \"At Ease\" Poses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The set features two soldiers in completely non-combat stances. One figure stands triumphantly holding up his catch—a detailed fish—while holding his rod in the other hand. The second figure is seated, patiently holding his fishing line, waiting for a bite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod Uniforms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Both soldiers are dressed in standard Wehrmacht service uniforms, wearing the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeldbluse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (field tunic) with breast and hip pockets. They are depicted without heavy combat webbing, emphasizing their \"off-duty\" status.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed Accessories:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The set includes delicately sculpted fishing rods with reels, capturing the look of improvised or civilian gear used by soldiers to supplement their rations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIconic Headgear \u0026amp; Footwear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Both figures wear the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM43 Einheitsfeldmütze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (standard field cap with visor) and tall \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarschstiefel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (jackboots), placing them firmly in the mid-to-late war period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wehrmacht in WWII\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWehrmacht\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Defense Force) was the unified armed forces of Nazi Germany from 1935 to 1945, consisting of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Army), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKriegsmarine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Navy), and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuftwaffe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Air Force).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlitzkrieg Tactics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early in the war, the Wehrmacht achieved rapid victories across Europe using \"Blitzkrieg\" (lightning war) tactics, which combined armored spearheads with close air support and motorized infantry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal War:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Over the course of the conflict, the Wehrmacht mobilized over 18 million men. They fought on multiple fronts, from the deserts of North Africa to the frozen steppes of the Soviet Union and the hedgerows of Normandy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife Behind the Lines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e While often associated with intense combat, the average soldier spent considerable time waiting, traveling, or resting behind the lines. Activities like fishing or hunting were common ways to pass time and improve meager field rations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wehrmacht Soldier and His Gear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe German infantryman's appearance evolved as the war progressed, but certain elements remained iconic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Feldbluse (Field Tunic):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The soldiers are wearing the standard wool tunic. By the mid-war period, these were often simplified (e.g., removing pleated pockets) to speed up production. The figures show the four-pocket design typical of the era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe M43 Field Cap:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Both figures are wearing the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEinheitsfeldmütze M43\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Introduced in 1943 to replace the side cap (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchiffchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), this peaked cap became the most ubiquitous headgear of the late war, favored for its visor which provided shade and rain protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarschstiefel (Jackboots):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The classic high leather marching boots are visible on both figures. While lace-up ankle boots with gaiters became more common later in the war due to leather shortages, jackboots remained in service throughout the conflict.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImprovised Gear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unlike combat scenes where soldiers carry gas mask canisters, bread bags, and entrenching tools, these figures are stripped down to their basics, highlighting a moment where the war is temporarily forgotten.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Replikator Model Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53843375587603,"sku":"3511022","price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/5805\/0835\/files\/3511022.png?v=1771424837","url":"https:\/\/replikator.ca\/products\/1-35-german-soldiers-fishing-the-catch","provider":"Replikator Model Corp.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}