ICM Plastic Model Kit
‘Miracle on the Marne’ WWI British, French & German Infantry Figure Set (1/35) DS3530
This 1/35 scale figure set from ICM commemorates the pivotal Battle of the Marne in 1914, a turning point in the early phase of the First World War. The set includes German, French, and British infantry figures, each sculpted in realistic combat poses with finely detailed uniforms and equipment. With both MG08 and Vickers machine gun crews represented, this kit is ideal for diorama builders and historical modellers alike.
- 1/35 scale plastic figure set
- Depicts German, French, and British infantry in combat
- Includes German MG08 and British Vickers machine gun crews
- Highly detailed figures in dynamic poses
- Authentic World War I infantry weapons and gear
- 756 parts with crisp moulding and fine detail
- Comprehensive assembly instructions included
History:
The Battle of the Marne in September 1914 halted Germany’s rapid advance into France and marked the collapse of the Schlieffen Plan, which had aimed for a quick victory on the Western Front. Initially, German forces had advanced deep into French territory, but logistical strains and extended lines created vulnerabilities. The Allies, reinforced by British troops, mounted a decisive counterattack along the Marne River. Exploiting gaps in the German formations, French and British forces pushed forward, forcing the German army to retreat. This dramatic reversal became known as the “Miracle on the Marne” and signalled the beginning of a prolonged and gruelling conflict marked by trench warfare. For historians and modellers alike, the event symbolises both the resilience of the Allied armies and the end of Germany’s hopes for a rapid conclusion to the war.
