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SS136 - German MG Gunner
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SS136 - German MG Gunner
German infantry doctrine throughout the Second World War revolved around the machine gun. Unlike many other armies, which viewed the machine gun as supporting the rifle squad, German tactics placed the machine gun at the very centre of infantry operations. Riflemen manoeuvred to protect the gun crew, while the machine gun delivered the concentrated firepower that dominated the battlefield and pinned enemy troops in position.
This figure represents one of the soldiers entrusted with operating these vital weapons, portraying a German machine gunner prepared for action. Whether equipped with the renowned MG34 or the later MG42, machine gun crews required exceptional teamwork, with additional soldiers responsible for carrying spare barrels, ammunition, and replacement parts to keep the weapon firing under sustained combat conditions.
The figure's realistic stance and detailed field equipment accurately reflect the appearance of German infantry during the middle and later years of the war. It is equally at home in defensive fortifications, woodland ambushes, urban battlefields, or advancing infantry formations.
No World War II German infantry display is truly complete without a machine gun team at its centre. The Military Workshop proudly offers historically detailed figures such as this, giving collectors the opportunity to recreate authentic battlefield tactics while building displays that capture both the organisation and character of German infantry units.
Brand: Thomas Gunn
