Corgi Forward March CC59163
Figure
German Army, 1943, Ski Trooper

Mountain Troops (Gebirgsjager) and Ski Troops (Ski-Jager) were formed in 1915 and proved themselves as competent "Special Forces". After WWI these forces were carefully retained and later strengthened by Hitler's introduction of highly trained specialist Austrian Troops being natural skiers. June 1941 saw Germany invading Russia, and this led to continuous involvement of the Special Forces Mountain and Ski Troops in actions through Finland and northern Russia into 1944. The major Russian counter offensives of 1944 drove the Germans south towards Austria and into their hands, while those units operating in northern Italy fell to the advancing US Forces. This saw the end of action for these "Special Forces" and the troops who had fought with great courage in difficult terrain and extreme conditions.

Corgi Forward March

The Corgi "Forward March" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made spin-cast figures in 1:32 (54mm) and 1:50 (36mm) scale. Over the last 50 years Corgi has earned a reputation as one of the finest producers of highly detailed, die-cast, historically accurate vehicle and aircraft models. These same values and principles have now been applied to a brand new range of hand-painted, spin-cast metal miniature figurines - the FORWARD MARCH collection. Our same commitment to quality and authenticity shines through in every figure - from aviators to World War II infantry and elite forces, these figures capture the essence of the period down to the buttons on the tunics and the look of confidence and resignation in their detailed faces! Many of these figures are the perfect compliment to existing Corgi military and aviation collections - what better way to bring additional life to your existing collection than by creating your own custom-made vignette with vehicles and figures.

Corgi "Forward March" figures feature:

• Spin-cast metal construction.
• Hand-painted details.
• Unique, lifelike poses.