As previously stated, this set is an excellent addition to the French-Allied forces of WWII.
The Goumiers participated in discernible numbers in several campaigns & battles and were decisively involved in the eventual victory at Monte Cassino.

Useful for Tunisia, Sicily, Italian Mainland, Colmar, Siegfried Line (Alsace-Lorraine) & a number of other actions. More US equipment and corresponding cold weather clothing was probably common from late 1944 onwards though, most notably M1 helmets.
A head swap with Adrian helmets & some of them could be used for earlier events.

Apart from the aforementioned ‘Green Devils‘ at Monte Cassino, they fought against all kind of axis troops on these fronts.

Great looking figures for an often & long requested WWII subject, French Colonial Troops. :+1:

A fine set of figures, and an unusual subject. Well done Strelets!

Try this Movie: Indigènes(Days of Glory) the cloud version has auto generated subtitles in english...


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That was a very good movie Ironsides. The ending I felt was very poignant, though I won't spoil it for anyone here!
I've also been wanting this set for a long time, I've always felt that the French colonial forces were a big gap in WW2 1/72 plastic. The Goumiers were especially crucial in the mountainous terrain in Italy, and I believe the American commander said he couldn't have won the campaign without them.

Wow, what magnificent responses from all of you. This was absolutely the best part of my day today reading all of your comments. Each and every one of them has enrichened my knowledge of these men, and Strelets fine sculpts.

I wanted to ask you first - my friends here on this forum - who share the common interest and passion of 1/72 soft plastic soldiers about this subject. And I was right in being confident that you would know just how to respond in the context of our common interest.

Thank you so much! GC :earth_africa: :earth_asia: and cheers :beers: