Del Prado · Second World War · Stalingrad, 1943
The pale winter clothing and guarded stance give this Del Prado German soldier a very different appearance from the confident early-war figures. The Stalingrad date places him near the catastrophic end of the encircled German force.
- Maker
- Del Prado
- Subject
- German Infantryman at Stalingrad 1943
- Historical setting
- Second World War · Stalingrad, 1943
The year is part of the subject
The battle ended in Soviet victory in early 1943. A figure labeled Stalingrad 1943 belongs to that winter setting rather than the initial summer advance toward the city. The distinction matters when choosing scenery and companion figures: the same place name can cover very different phases of an extended battle.
Compare the Soviet infantryman
The catalog already includes a Soviet Stalingrad subject. The two can be displayed as a comparison of soldiers in the same campaign, with separate labels explaining their sides and clothing. They need not be posed in an invented duel. The contrast is valuable as a uniform and historical reference in its own right.
Inspect winter paint carefully
White or very pale paint may look clean in a bright photograph while small losses remain hidden. Ask for a neutral background and a clear view of the weapon, headgear and base inscription. Keep the full Stalingrad-and-year title in the record, since a generic search for “German winter soldier” will mix this figure with many unrelated releases and campaigns.
Figure reference
Del Prado German Infantryman at Stalingrad 1943 — Planète Légendaire catalog record. The collecting observations above refer to the pictured model; condition varies between individual examples.