The Devil's Gardens: Resistance at El Alamein

Deep in the Egyptian desert, the soldiers of the British 8th Army, famously known as the 'Desert Rats,' endured scorching heat and relentless sandstorms while holding static defensive lines. The battle was a grueling contest of endurance and artillery, requiring infantry to dig extensive trench networks and sandbagged emplacements to survive Rommel's armored thrusts. This set captures a critical moment of defensive readiness as Commonwealth troops man the parapets, bracing for an incoming assault across the minefields of the 'Devil's Gardens.'

This is a full diorama representing a fortified desert trench line. The set includes 11 highly detailed British infantry figures, featuring 2 Bren gun teams, multiple riflemen in firing and crouching positions, an officer with binoculars, and a kneeling radio operator; the scene is built upon a massive desert earthwork base that includes integrated sandbag reinforcements, a sunken trench floor with scattered debris, and textured sand berms.

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.