Dragon Plastic Model Kit
Panzer Grenadiers (Kharkov 1943) (1/35)
This 1/35 scale Dragon figure set represents German Panzergrenadiers during the battles around Kharkov in 1943. The figures are sculpted to reflect frontline infantry operating in harsh conditions, with practical poses that suggest movement, coordination, and combat readiness rather than static display.
Uniforms and equipment are appropriate to the mid war Eastern Front period, capturing the functional appearance of Panzergrenadier units supporting armoured formations. The set works well on its own, but it is particularly effective when combined with vehicles or winter themed terrain, where the figures help convey the intensity and uncertainty of the fighting.
- 1/35 scale plastic model kit
- German Panzergrenadier infantry figures
- Depicts Eastern Front combat during Kharkov 1943
- Mid war uniforms and equipment details
- Dynamic poses suitable for dioramas
- Injection moulded polystyrene construction
History: The fighting around Kharkov in early 1943 followed the catastrophic German defeat at Stalingrad and marked a period of rapid shifts on the Eastern Front. German forces, including Panzergrenadier units, launched counteroffensives to stabilise the front and regain lost ground. These battles were characterised by mobile warfare, sudden reversals, and heavy casualties on both sides. Panzergrenadiers played a key role, operating alongside tanks to secure ground, counter Soviet advances, and exploit breakthroughs whenever opportunities emerged.
