23136 - German Infantryman Standing Firing G98, 1916-18

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German Infantryman Standing Firing G98, 1916-18

This detailed miniature portrays a German Imperial Army infantryman firing the Gewehr 98 (G98) rifle during the later years of the First World War. Representing the frontline soldier of the German Army between 1916 and 1918, the figure captures the disciplined rifleman who formed the foundation of Germany’s forces on the Western Front.

The Gewehr 98, introduced in 1898, was the standard service rifle of the German Army throughout the First World War. Renowned for its accuracy, reliability, and powerful 7.92mm cartridge, it remained the primary weapon of German infantry despite the changing nature of combat. Even as warfare evolved with the introduction of machine guns, grenades, and specialised assault troops, the rifleman remained essential to holding trenches and conducting attacks.

By 1916, German soldiers had adapted to the realities of industrialised trench warfare. The introduction of the M1916 Stahlhelm provided improved protection against artillery fragments, replacing the traditional Pickelhaube, while equipment became increasingly focused on survival in the harsh conditions of the Western Front.

This figure represents the countless German infantrymen who fought in some of the most demanding campaigns of the war, including the Battle of Verdun (1916), the Somme (1916), Passchendaele (1917), and the major offensives of 1918.

Brand: W.Britain