Minifigure – German Hermann Goering Wehrmacht machine gunner from the mid-to-late period of World War II (LEGO Compatible)

This image displays a toy minifigure set representing a German Wehrmacht machine gunner from the mid-to-late period of World War II.

The figure is depicted in a camouflage combat uniform. He wears a Stahlhelm (steel helmet) with a Splittermuster (Splinter Pattern) camouflage cover. He also wears a matching camouflage smock over his field grey trousers. The Splittermuster pattern was the standard camouflage issued to the German Army (Heer) and some Luftwaffe units throughout the war. He is equipped with standard infantry Y-straps and a belt, and his face is printed with a battle-worn expression.

The set includes several key accessories for his role:

• A toy replica of the MG 42 (Maschinengewehr 42).
• A separate bipod for the machine gun.
• A Gurttrommel (a 50-round drum magazine).

Historical Background: The MG 42 is one of the most famous and feared infantry weapons of the entire war. It was renowned for its incredible rate of fire, which was so fast that the individual shots blurred into a single sound, earning it the terrifying Allied nickname “Hitler’s Buzzsaw.” The German infantry squad’s doctrine was centered around the machine gunner, who provided the vast majority of the unit’s firepower. This figure represents a crucial and highly trained soldier, the core of German defensive and offensive operations.