Shadow of the Rising Sun: The Ridge at Bataan

During the initial stages of the war in the Pacific, the Imperial Japanese Army demonstrated a mastery of jungle warfare and rapid flanking maneuvers that overwhelmed Allied defenders. The fall of the Philippines in 1942 resulted in the capture of thousands of American and Filipino service members, leading to the infamous Bataan Death March and a period of brutal captivity. This scene illustrates the grim reality of the Pacific front, where the bushido-influenced military culture of the IJA clashed violently with Western expectations of Geneva Convention protections for prisoners of war.

This is a full diorama featuring a multi-level rocky cliff face that serves as both a defensive overlook and a site for prisoner interrogation. The set includes 10 figures: 5 Japanese soldiers positioned along the top ridge in various firing and observation poses, and a lower section featuring 4 Japanese soldiers guarding and interacting with a bound Allied prisoner of war; the scene is completed with a massive tiered rock terrain base including scattered debris and a dead-wood tree accessory.

Please note: the figures in this diorama are resin 3D printed, while the structures, buildings and bases are printed in PLA filament for a sturdy, durable foundation.

About print supports: ArteJaol's sculpts are exceptionally detailed, and some of that detail needs extra care to arrive safely. On most figurines, we remove the print supports before shipping, so you can get straight to painting. Only minis with delicate parts, like a sword or bayonet, ship inside a protective resin casing with their supports attached; see the last product image for how to free them safely.