This is another great figure set in Dragon's new GEN 2 series. This
series sets the new standard with detail and realism almost beyond
comprehension.
Main Features
- Four fully detailed figures
- Fully detailed weapons and equipment - GEN 2 detail!
About this Kit
Novgorod, located south of Leningrad, is a prominent historical
city in northwestern Russia. Interestingly, its name means "new
city". And after the brutal fighting of WWII, a "new city" had to
be virtually rebuilt on the site. Originally occupied by Germany on
15 August 1941, it was recaptured on 19 January 1944 by a massive
Soviet offensive. Fighting was vicious, and of 2,536 stone
buildings in the city, less than 40 remained standing after
Novgorod's liberation! Out of this bitter battle stagger four
survivors of the 1st Luftwaffe Field Division who are in full
retreat. These weary, ragged figures are clad in quilted Luftwaffe
parkas and trousers, some with typical rectangular patterns, and
some with small diamond patterns. A member of the quartet supports
his wounded comrade as he hobbles as fast as he can to escape the
Soviet maelstrom. Figure sets don't come much more realistic than
this, with the poses and facial expressions all speaking of the
German survivors' resignation and exhaustion - just perfect for an
atmospheric diorama! Furthermore, the detailed equipment and
weapons are of the highest possible quality, with even the
Luftwaffe buckles and insignia provided in photo-etched metal
parts. Relive this historic battle with another superb Dragon Gen2
set of figures!
