The German Army was the first to develop and test the flamethrower (flammenwerfer) in combat. First employed near Verdun in 1915, the results were spectacular; no soldier would willingly hold their ground with liquid flames spilling over the parapet. By 1918, the 3rd Guard Pioneer Battalion specialised in the use of flamethrowers and a flamethrower platoon (flammenwerfertrupp) of four to eight man-packed flamethrowers was attached to most stormtroop battalions. Attached flamethrower teams would assist stormtroops and the infantry in clearing enemy trenches and pillboxes. Often just the first lick of flame was enough to elicit surrender or to put enemy troops to flight.
Contains one physical German Flamethrower Team consisting of:
- 1x Operator with Kleif Flammenwerfer M1917
- 1x Assistant
- 1x Flame effect (optional)
German Flamethrower Team (Physical)
This item is expertly printed in high-quality resin by our 3D print partner Feudal Forge Foundry in the UK. As this item is made to order, please allow an additional 5-7 working days for your order to dispatch.
The resin we use is durable, holds excellent detail and has some flex, meaning it is resistant to breakage. Our miniatures are fully cleaned and cured. As with all resins, be cautious when cutting, filing, sanding etc - wear a mask, work outdoors or 'work wet' to be on the safe side.
Scale: 28mm, 1/56
Models designed by: Sam Kelly
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