U.S. Marine NCO Firing M1911 Pistol 1/30 Figure
Features
- Standing figures are approximatelu 2.5" tall
- All metal construction
- Hand painted and ready for display
- Museum quality craftmanship
At the Battle of Belleau Wood, the United States Marine Corps earned a lasting reputation for courage, determination, and aggressive fighting spirit. Beginning in June 1918, Marines launched repeated assaults against heavily defended German positions hidden within the dense forest. Advancing through machine-gun fire, artillery, and tangled terrain, they fought brutal close-quarters battles using rifles, bayonets, grenades, and hand-to-hand combat. Despite suffering heavy casualties, they captured key objectives and steadily forced German troops from the woods. Their success helped halt the German spring offensive and boosted Allied morale. Belleau Wood became one of the Marine Corps' defining battles, symbolizing sacrifice, resilience, and unwavering commitment to mission accomplishment.
