Bolt Action: French Infantry Section

Bolt Action: French Infantry Section

The French Army started World War II as the most powerful army in the world. Well-equipped, with excellent tanks and artillery, the French Army Infantry Divisions were numerous and confident at the on-set of WWII. Unfortunately, this was not the same war fought 22 years prior.

Declaring war on Germany in 1939, the French Armed Forces were superior to the Germans in tanks and ships but suffered from outdated tactical and strategic doctrine at the highest level. Fighting alongside their British allies, the French infantrymen found themselves all too often fighting off German armored units which had outmaneuvered them as the Blitzkrieg rolled across Europe.  They performed a brave rearguard action during the remarkable withdrawal from Europe at Dunkirk. With the British heading back to England, the French forces battled on stubbornly as the Germans closed on Paris. 

Contains:

• 1 NCO with rifle
• 1 soldier with VB launcher
• 2-man light machine gun team (loader has pistol)
• 6 riflemen

*Models supplied unassembled and unpainted