TW32AL05 – Private (3), 2/5 United States Marine Corps

By June 1918 the German Spring Offensive had been halted and the Allied forces, bolstered with the arrival of the army of the United States of America had began to fight back. This figure forms part of a group of figures depicting US Marines and German infantry in their battle through the month of June 1918 in Belleau Wood.

This figure of a Private of the 2nd Bn of the 5th United States Marine Corps is armed with a Springfield rifle. His helmet is the British issue as is his small box respirator. By April 1918 many of the Marines found their uniforms had worn-out so wore standard army issue, the weather during the month was warm, so often they did not wear their jackets.

This figure forms part of a set of eight figures in total, four released in April 2019 and the rest of the set in August 2019;

April 2019

• TW32AL02 – Lieutenant, US Marine Corps, Belleau Wood 1918
• TW32AL03 – Private (1), US Marine Corps, Belleau Wood 1918
• TW32CP14 – Private (1) 461st Infanterie Regiment, Belleau Wood 1918
• TW32CP15 – Private (2) 461st Infanterie Regiment, Belleau Wood 1918

Late-summer/autumn 2019

• TW32AL04 – Private (2), US Marine Corps, Belleau Wood 1918 (chauchat machine gunner)
• TW32AL05 – Private (3), US Marine Corps, Belleau Wood 1918
• TW32CP16 – Private (3) 461st Infanterie Regiment, Belleau Wood 1918
• TW32CP17 – Private (4) 461st Infanterie Regiment, Belleau Wood 1918

Figures can be painted and displayed individually or in sets, the figures are sculpted in pairs (US v German) and many combinations are possible to the modeller.

The eight figures when combined are designed to show a pitched battle between the US and German forces and is inspired by the wonderful Peter Dennis illustration in the Osprey Campaign Series book Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood by David Bonk.

The figures are 1/32 scale and cast in light grey resin. All figures are sculpted by Nino Pizzichemi and box art is by Alex Long.

Please note the following:

• The figures in the Tommy’s War range are 1/32 scale and sometimes described as 54mm in height. However, the figures measure approximately 56-58mm foot to eye, so they may not be compatible with other figure or vehicle ranges. If you have any questions regarding scale then please don’t hesitate to email darren@tommyswar.com.
• Figures from the AL and CP ranges do not come with a rifle sling.
• The figure is cast in polyurethane resin and is supplied unpainted and unassembled. The kit requires cleaning and assembly and is not suitable for children under the age of 12. Please always take care when working with resin. Work in a well ventilated room or wear a face mask as protection from resin dust.
• Any scenic base shown on the box art is NOT included with the figure.