Minifigure – a full squad of German Feldgendarmerie (Military Police) using a motorcycle sidecar to intercept and arrest a fleeing German soldier WWII (LEGO Compatible)

Scene Overview: Feldgendarmerie “Chain Dog” Patrol & Arrest

This image depicts a dynamic “Flying Court-Martial” or checkpoint scene. It shows a full squad of German Feldgendarmerie (Military Police) using a motorcycle sidecar to intercept and arrest a fleeing German soldier.

Here is the breakdown of the characters and elements in this specific scene:

1. The “Prey” (Center Foreground) Specific Name: The Surrendering Straggler (Versprengter – MTZ034)

• Action: This figure is posed with his Hands Raised in Surrender. His face print shows panic and fear.

• Appearance: He is unshaven, and his grey tunic is covered in Mud and Blood Splatters, indicating he has been living rough in the field. He represents a deserter or lost soldier being caught by his own side’s police.

2. The Motorcycle Crew (Center Background)

• The Passenger (Sidecar): Feldgendarmerie Lieutenant (Officer – MTZ033)

  • Role: The commanding officer sits in the Sidecar, holding a Black Pistol. He wears the peaked officer’s cap and the silver Ringkragen Gorget. In this scene, he is likely issuing the order to arrest or execute the straggler.

• The Driver: Feldgendarmerie Sergeant (NCO – MTZ031)

  • Role: He is driving the dark grey Military Motorcycle. He wears a side cap and the standard MP silver gorget chain. The motorcycle features a spare wheel and a mounted headlight, typical of the BMW R75 or Zündapp KS750 combinations used by the Wehrmacht.

3. The Enforcer (Right Side) Specific Name: Feldgendarmerie Private (MTZ032)

• Action: This soldier is standing tactically, Aiming his Kar98k Rifle directly at the surrendering straggler.

• Details: He wears the steel helmet with decals and the “Chain Dog” gorget. His role is to provide lethal cover for the officer.

4. The Traffic Guard (Left Side) Specific Name: Feldgendarmerie Greatcoat Soldier (MT003)

• Action: He stands guard holding the “HALT POLIZEI” Sign, indicating this is an official checkpoint or roadblock.

• Appearance: He wears the heavy green greatcoat, suitable for static guard duty in cold weather.

5. The Animal Unit Specific Name: Military Working Dog (German Shepherd)

• Description: A brown and black German Shepherd (Alsatian) stands next to the rifleman, barking or guarding the prisoner.

• Historical Context: The German military extensively used dogs for guarding prisoners, tracking deserters, and messenger duties.

Historical Background

• Motorcycle Patrols: The Feldgendarmerie were fully motorized. A motorcycle sidecar combination (Krad) was the standard vehicle for patrols because it was fast, could navigate rough terrain, and carried a 3-man team (Driver, Officer/Gunner, Rifleman).

• Hunting Deserters: Towards the end of WWII (1944-1945), these patrols roamed the rear areas looking for soldiers without papers. These “Chain Dogs” were feared more than the enemy by common German soldiers because they had the authority to execute deserters on the spot.