This impression represents the German soldier as he appeared during the opening campaigns of the Second World War, from Poland in 1939 through the fighting in France, the Low Countries, the Balkans, and the early stages of Operation Barbarossa.

The focus of this impression is accuracy to the period before the widespread changes brought on by prolonged war. Uniforms, equipment, and personal items reflect the transitional nature of these early years, when pre-war standards, field adaptations, and rapidly evolving supply conditions all coexisted.

Through careful research and attention to detail, this impression seeks to portray the appearance and material culture of the soldier during a time when doctrine, equipment, and experience were still being tested and shaped by the realities of modern warfare.