Italeri 6199 1:72 Battle of Normandy St.-Mère-Église Model Building Kit, Standing Model Building, Crafts, Hobby, Gluing, Plastic Kit, Detailed

• Detailed 1:72 scale plastic model kit.
• The high-quality kit from Italeri must be assembled by yourself.
• The independent assembly is accompanied by step by step or illustrated assembly instructions (English language not guaranteed). The assembly instructions are included (English language not guaranteed).
• Based on the assembly instructions (English language not guaranteed), the precise individual parts must be assembled. The parts can be painted according to your own ideas.
• Tools, glue and paints are not included with the plastic kit. These must be purchased optionally.

Product Description In the strategic overall plan of "Overlord", the alias for the Allied landing on the beaches of Normandy, the French village of Sainte-Mère-Église played a key role. On the battle plans, it was designated as an important road junction that the Germans could use for quick counterattacks towards Utah and Omaha Beach. It was therefore of strategic importance to immediately occupy the village and ensure its mastery by American airborne troops. In the early morning hours of June 6, 1944, paratroopers of the 82nd and 101st occupied Division, the two famous US airborne divisions, after fierce fighting, the center of the small French town. The role of American paratroopers has been portrayed and celebrated in numerous films, from "The Longest Day" from the 1960s to newer "war films." Safety Warning Not suitable for children under 14 years