{"product_id":"dd358","title":"DD358 - The Sniper  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDD358 - The Sniper | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor collectors building a D-Day and Liberation display, The Sniper introduces a focused character, action or detail from the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis subject belongs to the Allied landings in Normandy and the liberation of France in 1944. The Normandy campaign involved soldiers, sailors, vehicles, civilians and Resistance networks working amid intense fighting. The liberation of towns and villages produced moments of both danger and public celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sniper puts a particular weapon or stage of combat at the centre of the scene. Placing this action alongside men who are preparing, moving or supporting it helps explain how a small unit might function.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe weapon-related action captures a specific second in an engagement. It invites the viewer to imagine the position of an unseen target and the response of the surrounding troops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsider setting the piece in a Normandy beach, inland village or liberation scene. A coherent background is often the difference between an attractive miniature and a memorable historical vignette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAngle the figure toward a common point of interest and use more stationary troops to balance the movement. A coherent line of fire can make an otherwise compact scene feel complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors can build outward from this piece with Allied soldiers, civilians, landing craft and wartime vehicles, letting each addition contribute a different aspect of the setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe historical interest extends beyond the title: it is also about the movement from invasion through fighting to liberation. That perspective can help guide a more personal collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a little consideration for placement and supporting pieces, the subject can become a strong focal point within the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King \u0026 Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53419462394138,"sku":"DD358","price":76.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/DD358.jpg?v=1794303801","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/dd358","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}