- World War II collection
- Skill Level 2
- Contents:
- 100 Highly detailed plastic figures (50 German, 50 British Paratroopers)
- German – Sturmgeschütz III
- British – Willys Jeep
- MDF Hartenstein Hotel
- Battlefield buildings
- Unpainted models & figures, assembly and painting required
- Box Dimensions: 17.5” L x 10.6” W x 2.75” H
- Recommend for 14 years and above.
The Italeri 1/72 Scale Battle Set "Hartenstein Hotel Operation Market Garden 1944" brings to life a pivotal moment in World War II history. After the Normandy landings in June 1944, the Allies sought to invade Germany and bring the war to a swift conclusion. Planned by British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, Operation Market Garden was an ambitious strategy that aimed to bypass German defenses using British, American, and Polish airborne troops. Their mission was to seize control of key bridges in Holland, between Eindhoven and Arnhem, securing vital supply lines for the Allied advance into Germany. However, the operation was met with fierce German resistance, and the failure to cross the Rhine ultimately led to its downfall, prolonging the war. During the battle, Hartenstein Hotel served as the command center for the 1st British Airborne Division, making it a focal point of the operation. This highly detailed battle set captures the intensity and historical significance of this momentous event.
