SS113B - HEER Private, Mortar Tube Carrier D-Day Leader at the Battle of

Leader at the Battle of El Alamein (1942)

the pilum (heavy throwing spear)

The fallen warrior pose captures the tragic reality of ancient warfare

The goal was to: break enemy shields

SS113B - HEER Private, Mortar Tube Carrier D-Day Leader at the Battle ofSS113B HEER Private, Mortar Tube Carrier The mortar barrel formed the heart of one of the infantry's most effective support weapons. Precision manufactured to withstand repeated firing under demanding battlefield conditions, the tube was carefully transported by designated members of the crew whenever the weapon was moved between firing positions. This figure portrays a Heer private carrying the mortar tube, representing one of the specialised