They are not Marines - no helmet covers, bloused paints in what looks like twin buckle combat boots on the first figure and the M3a1 smg - a very rare weapon in the PTO. They must be the from the US antitank set, and VERY nicely done indeed.

I like the RTO (having been one myself way back), but wish he had been given a rifle instead of the smg which was really a tanker's weapon and the curse of 1/72 plastic figures ;) Conversely the cannoneer has been given a rifle when he really should have a carbine, but considering the dearth of riflemen in US Army WW2 sets across the board, I am not going to complain there!

Whilst not denigrating the artistry or the potential use of such figures, I don't think it is actually possible to get "sick & tired of Napoleonics". Only my opinion, of course.

How did I miss these guys ???? they look great, right period too.