Street Fight: Pinned by a Scharfschütze

The 3rd Infantry Division, known as 'The Rock of the Marne,' was one of the few American units to fight the Axis on all European fronts, and the 15th Infantry Regiment was at the tip of that spear. In the narrow corridors of European towns, these riflemen faced the constant threat of the German 'Scharfschütze.' A single sniper in a church steeple or attic could freeze an entire advance, forcing the squad to coordinate suppressive fire and careful movement to clear the sector. This scene captures the gritty reality for the 'Can Do' regiment as they navigate a lethal urban landscape.

This is a full diorama depicting a squad caught in a lethal crosshair. The set includes 9 US Infantry figures from the 15th Regiment, featuring 7 soldiers taking cover behind masonry, 1 casualty slumped against the wall, and 1 soldier dashing for safety; the environment is composed of a large L-shaped damaged stone wall section, a cobblestone street base, and sandbag accessories.

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.