SS017B - Brandenburger Div D-Day Spartan soldiers became symbols of

Spartan soldiers became symbols of courage and endurance that have fascinated historians for generations

The carefully sculpted pose makes this officer an ideal centrepiece for command groups

and the only Australian ever promoted to the rank of field marshal

woodland ambushes

this figure brings action

SS017B - Brandenburger Div D-Day Spartan soldiers became symbols ofSS017B Brandenburger Div Special operations and intelligence gathering became increasingly important during the Second World War, leading to the creation of specialised units trained for reconnaissance, infiltration, and unconventional missions. Among the most notable of these were the Brandenburgers, a German special operations formation known for conducting missions behind enemy lines. Originally formed before the war, the Brandenburgers specialised