AP-34LN - Persian Kardake Infantry (8 pcs) Papau New Guinea it is an intriguing addition

it is an intriguing addition for collectors of World War II aviation

uniform details

and realistic pose reflect the difficult reality faced by soldiers fighting in freezing conditions

often referred to by the Italian term "Maiale" ("Pig")

AP-34LN - Persian Kardake Infantry (8 pcs) Papau New Guinea it is an intriguing additionThe Kardake Infantry were professional foot soldiers employed by the later armies of the Wars of Alexander the Great, particularly during the reign of Darius III. Created as part of Persian efforts to strengthen native infantry forces against increasingly effective Greek and Macedonian armies, the Kardakes represented an attempt to blend traditional Persian warfare with elements of Greek military organization. Unlike earlier Persian levies, the