Italeri 1/72 6186 Bastogne Siege MDF Version 80th Anniversary Battle Set
1:72 scale Part of the Battle Set Series MDF laser cut detailed ruined corner house Battlefield accessories: 154 parts US infantry: 36 winter uniform figures German infantry: 36 winter uniform figures M4A3E2 Jumbo fast assembly model tank Panther Ausf. G fast assembly model tank Ideal for a diorama of one of the most famous battles of WW2 (80th anniversary)
On December 16, 1944, the German army launched a major offensive through the dense Ardennes forest in Belgium, codenamed “Wacht am Rhein.” The city of Bastogne, a crucial road junction and significant logistical centre, was one of the primary objectives of the strategic plan. The Belgian town and its surrounding areas were encircled by German forces, effectively isolating a large number of American troops within the pocket. These troops withstood numerous enemy assaults for several days under adverse weather and environmental conditions. The resistance of the 101st Airborne Division “Screaming Eagles” was legendary. On December 26, the siege was lifted by a counteroffensive from several armoured divisions of the U.S. Third Army, under the command of General George Smith Patton.