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The Italeri British Red Devils Paratroopers - WWII 1:72 Scale Infantry Model Building Kit is a detailed scale replicas of the British paratroopers from the 1st airborne division nicknamed the “Red Devils” used to enhance your already existing dioramas. The men of the British 1st Airborne Division, nicknamed “Red Devils”, took part in Operation Market Garden in September 1944. Planned by General Montgomery, it envisaged the fast conquest of the bridges on the Rhein and the Meuse via airborne British, American, and Polish troops to secure the advance of Allied armoured units into Germany's industrial heartland. But the operation was unsuccessful and the advance into the Ruhr was possible only four months later. Italeri’s range of 1/72 figures and Vehicles presents the perfect range for War gaming, modelling or just simply playing. The traditional model figures stand upright on a flat base. The range also includes structures, buildings & vehicles which can provide elements of realism and interest to any scenario. 1/72 Figures This range has something for everybody, from 1st /2nd Century Gaul Warriors and12th Century Crusaders, through to Second World War British Army infantry and US Vietnam War Special Forces. For added realism each figure can be painted. Paint is available from all leading model shops. 1/72 Vehicles An extensive series of vehicles is available in the main from the WWII era. Vehicles include both Allied and German tanks, guns and armoured cars in this fantastically detailed small scale. Both glue and paint are required to build and finish each model.