Tough; lavishly equipped and politically indoctrinated; SS troops formed over 38 divisions and numerous other regimental and battalion-sized units; totalling nearly a million men under arms.Their armoured units won many plaudits for their actions; and although relationships between regular army units and the Waffen-SS were sometimes strained; most SS units fought ferociously; against great odds until the wars end in Berlin; 1945.The Waffen-SS was a controversial organisation - their zeal and discipline could not be questioned although their many documented atrocities will perhaps be their greatest legacy.In the Box:The brand new plastic frame is packed with superbly sculpted detail; including camouflage on the helmets; loose weaponry and equipment; and even a broom-handled Mauser pistol!Includes optional heads for SS-Handschar.Contains:Plastic components to make 30 mid-late war Waffen-SS Grenadier figures. Includes options for different weapon configurations and command models.Equipment included: STG44 assault rifle; Kar 98K rifle; MG42 light machine gun; MP40 sub-machine gun; Gewehr 43 rifle; stick grenades; Panzerfaust; field glasses and a broom-handled Mauser pistol!Round plastic bases (25mm diameter).Construction leaflet.Full-colour waterslide decals.
