The long hours on guard
Wrapped in a woolen greatcoat, this GI represents one of the least theatrical duties in a winter campaign. Guarding a road, a vehicle or a position meant remaining alert while staying largely still, often in conditions that made simply keeping warm difficult.
The greatcoat is central to the figure's character. Combat clothing was not just a uniform identifier; it was protection against weather that could wear men down without a shot being fired. The model adds that slow, uncomfortable side of the Ardennes experience to scenes dominated by movement and gunfire.
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