Italeri WWII US Infantry Jun

The Italeri WWII US Infantry set (HC-6046) portrays the famed 1st Infantry Division, the “Big Red One”, as a definitive depiction of American troops in the Second World War. The figures are represented with period-correct equipment, including the M1 Garand rifle, the B.A.R. automatic rifle, the M3 “Grease Gun” submachine gun and the iconic Bazooka.

Historical Context

The 1st Infantry Division saw extensive action across multiple theatres, providing rich inspiration for dioramas and displays:

• Operation Torch (November 1942)
• Allied landings in Sicily
• Normandy landings (6 June 1944)
• Battle of the Ardennes
• Final advance into Germany (1945)

Weapons Depicted

• M1 Garand rifle
• B.A.R. automatic rifle
• M3 “Grease Gun” submachine gun
• Bazooka

This Italeri set offers an authentic snapshot of US infantry gear and appearance, making it a solid choice for historical modelling centred on key WWII campaigns featuring the “Big Red One”.