Tamiya Plastic Model Kit
German Africa Corps Infantry (1/35) 35314
This Tamiya 1/35 scale figure set depicts infantrymen of the German Africa Corps (DAK), the elite units deployed to the North African front during WWII under the command of General Erwin Rommel. Known for their adaptability and resilience in desert warfare, the DAK operated in harsh climates, facing both Allied forces and extreme environmental challenges.
- Includes multiple figures in lifelike poses for dynamic diorama settings.
- Accurately detailed desert uniforms, field gear, and weapons.
- Perfect for recreating scenes from the North African campaign.
- Ideal companion to Tamiya’s DAK vehicles such as Sd.Kfz.222, Sd.Kfz.232, and Panzer III kits.
History
The German Africa Corps was formed in early 1941 to support Axis forces in North Africa against the British and Commonwealth armies. Operating primarily in Libya, Egypt, and Tunisia, the DAK became renowned for its skillful manoeuvres and use of combined arms tactics, often achieving success against numerically superior forces. Equipped with a mix of German and Italian vehicles, and adapted uniforms suited for the desert climate, they fought in campaigns including the Siege of Tobruk and the battles of El Alamein. Despite their reputation, logistical challenges and sustained Allied offensives led to their eventual surrender in Tunisia in May 1943.
