Desert Calm: Afrika Korps Resting Squad

The quintessential look of the DAK was defined by the transition from heavy European wools to breathable olive-drab and khaki drill cottons. A key piece of equipment was the cork pith helmet (Tropenhelm), featuring the national colors and the Wehrmacht eagle on either side. During lulls in the fighting, soldiers often mixed and matched their gear, pairing tropical tunics with shorts and canvas lace-up boots (Tropenstiefel). These men, led by 'The Desert Fox' Erwin Rommel, became masters of desert warfare, though they were constantly plagued by supply shortages and the harsh environment of the Libyan and Egyptian frontiers.\n\nThis high-detail resin set features 5 infantry figures in relaxed, standing poses. The physical inventory includes three soldiers wearing cork pith helmets, one soldier in a steel helmet with desert goggles, and one NCO in a tropical M40 field cap. Each figure is armed with a Karabiner 98k rifle and carries standard field gear including belt-mounted ammo pouches and bread bags.