Minifigure – German Afrikakorps (DAK) infantryman from the North African Campaign of World War II (LEGO Compatable)

This image shows a toy minifigure representing a German Afrikakorps (DAK) infantryman from the North African Campaign of World War II (1941-1943).

The figure is dressed for desert combat. He is wearing the M41 Tropical Field Cap (Tropenfeldmütze), which was standard issue for the DAK, featuring the Wehrmacht insignia on the front. His face is partially covered by a dust scarf or face wrap, a common and essential piece of personal equipment for protection against sandstorms and the harsh sun.

His uniform is the tropical tan color issued to German forces serving in North Africa. He is equipped with standard infantry gear, including a leather belt and ammunition pouches specifically for a rifle.

The soldier is armed with a toy replica of the Karabiner 98 kurz (Kar98k). This bolt-action rifle was the standard service weapon for the vast majority of German soldiers throughout World War II.

Historical Background: This figure represents a typical rifleman of the Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK), the German expeditionary force commanded by Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, the “Desert Fox.” These soldiers fought a grueling and mobile war against British and Commonwealth forces across the vast deserts of Libya and Egypt. The infantryman, armed with his reliable Kar98k, was the core of the German squad. He endured extreme conditions, including scorching heat, freezing nights, and constant shortages of water, while participating in some of the most famous battles of the North African Campaign, such as Tobruk and El Alamein.