SS083B - SS Soldier with Rifle - No Base D-Day The difficult terrain of Normandy

The difficult terrain of Normandy

a black leather equipment harness

and close-quarter combat

Such scenes provide balance within a display and help illustrate the realities faced by soldiers between engagements

SS083B - SS Soldier with Rifle - No Base D-Day The difficult terrain of NormandySS083B SS Soldier with Rifle No Base Throughout the Second World War, the infantry rifleman remained the foundation of every military formation. While specialist weapons such as machine guns, mortars, and anti tank launchers provided additional firepower, it was the ordinary rifleman who advanced across difficult ground, secured objectives, and defended captured positions. Their adaptability allowed them to operate effectively in forests, cities,