The last victory in the east
The third battle of Kharkov was the last successful major offensive of the German Army on the Eastern Front.
Encouraged by their success at Stalingrad, the Red Army launched a major offensive threatening the German-held towns of Kursk, Kharkov & Belgorod. In defiance of Hitler’s 'No retreat'-order SS-Gen. Paul Hausser withdrew his forces from Kharkov, keeping them safe for an immediate counter-attack. Under the overall command of von Manstein the most battle hardened elements of the German Army - including the 1., 2. & 3. SS-Panzergrenadiere-Division and the Wehrmacht’s elite ‘Division Grossdeutschland’ - struck back against the over-extended Red Army. After three weeks of brutal fighting in thick snow Charkow was recaptured.
The Germans lost nearly 50% of their fighting strength (5,000 men & dozens of tanks) but decimated 52 Red Army divisions inflicting nearly 80,000 casualties.
Who is HEER46 and what's the goal of the campaign?
Heer46 is a German company that focuses on 1:100 scale tabletop-miniatures. Founded in 2011, it offers a wide range of vehicles and add-on equipment. Take a look at our webshop www.heer46shop.de
We now want to extend the Heer46-portfolio into 1:56 scale and our first project will be German elite infantry.
In the beginning our new line will focus on the Third Battle of Kharkov, which was fought during the winter of 1943.
Particular mention merits the so-called ‘Charkow-Parka’ that was worn by the ‘Waffen-SS’ and the ‘Division Grossdeutschland’ during the battle. Of course the miniatures are also fitting for all other battles fought on the Eastern Front until 1945.
Our line comprises the most important core-units. I.e. Infantry/Panzergrenadiere and the respective support-weapons, like MG 42, Mortar and PaK 40. The new line is also complemented by 1:56 scale Sd.Kfz. 251 and Panzer III from Rubicon. We will also release extra decal-sheets for the Sd.Kfz. 251 and Panzer III that are based on original photos.
The decals will allow you to recreate the leading vehicle Sd.Kfz. 251 ‘Emil’ and the Panzer III with the number ‘555’. Both vehicles were in use with the LSAH during the Battle of Kharkov.
PERKS - What you get?
From the beginning on you will be able to choose from the following core-units:
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Here you can see some examples of the miniatures:
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Here you can see a comparative with other brands:
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In addition we will offer the following perks:
1:56 scale Sd.Kfz. 251 and Panzer III from Rubicon
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PaintingWar German Army WWII and Japan & USA Army WWII
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STRETCH GOALS
Reaching stretch goals will allow us to add new units to our line, which – of course - you will be able to add to your perk.
The following new units are readying themselves for combat:
- HQ
- Light Horse-drawn Sleigh
- Radio Operator & Ari Observer
- Sniper
- Tank Officer
- PaK 40
- Officer
- Infanteriekarren If.8
- Euqipment (Panzerfaust, Mines, Shaped Charges, Concentrated Charges)
- Tank Hunter
As soon as the corresponding stretch goals are unlocked you can add them to increase the strike capability of your troops.
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After the end of the campaign the line will be further extended.
Stretch Goal Details
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Opens up at 3,000€
Free Bases for all Infantry Miniatures.
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Opens up at 3,900€
HQ: Two German Officers, one with a MP40 and one with a Map
Add 6.00 € to the perk per pack.
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Opens up at 4,800€
Free Painting Guide for HEER46 miniatures.
Free add-on for all perk levels from Infanterie-Zug 1 or Kampfgruppe 1 upwards.
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Opens up at 5,800€
You get one free decal sheet for the Sd.Kfz. 251 ‘Emil’ and one free Washable White Camo from AMMO Mig.
If you order a second Sd.Kfz. you will get the second decal sheet ‘Strolch’ and a free Grey Light Base 909 from AMMO Mig.
It’s also possible to just choose the decal set (Emil, Strolch).
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Opens up at 6,800€
Light Horse-drawn Sleigh with one Horse and Crew
Horse-drawn sleighs differed in size and load capacity, depending on their intended use. Every larger unit within the Wehrmacht had a carpenter workshop manned with joiners, carpenters and woodworkers. Sleighs were either built by the workshops or confiscated from the local population. Teams depended on the expected load. The light horse-drawn sleigh could carry up to 300kg and the heavy horse-drawn sleigh (2 or more horses) even up to 1.000kg which was the equivalent of one 5-cm-PaK 38 (986 kg) or 10 wounded soldiers with all their equipment.
Add 17.00 € to the perk per pack.
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Opens up at 7,900€
Radio Operator and Artillery Observer (3 men).
Add 9.00 € to the perk per pack.
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Opens up at 9,000€
Two Snipers (2 men).
Add 6.00 € to the perk per pack.
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Opens up at 10,100€
You get one free decal sheet for the Panzer III ‘555’ and one free Washable White Camo from AMMO Mig.
If you order a second Panzer III you will get the second decal sheet ‘556’ and a free Grey Light Base 909 from AMMO Mig.
It’s also possible to just choose the decal set (555, 556).
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Opens up at 11,300€
Tank Commander (1 man).
Add 3.00 € to the perk per pack.
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Opens up at 12,400€
One PaK 40 with 3 crew members (3 men, one PaK 40).
Add 22.00 € to the perk per pack.
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Opens up at 13,500€
One Officer for free.
Free add-on for all perk levels from Infanterie-Zug 1 or Kampfgruppe 1 upwards.
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Opens up at 14,600€
Infanteriekarren If.8 with one horse and crew.
Add 17.00 € to the perk per pack.
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Opens up at 15,900€
German Supply:
3x Mines, 3x Shaped Charges, 3x Concentrated Charges and 3x Panzerfaust.
Add 4.00 € to the perk per pack.
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Opens up at 17,300€
Tank Hunter Team (2 men).
Add 6.00 € to the perk per pack.
All miniatures come unpainted.
The miniatures are designed as close to the originals as possible and are sculpted by Brother Vinni.
The miniatures are cast in metal by Schilling Figuren (Germany). This way we can ensure the high quality you have come to expect from our miniatures.
We need your help for our The last victory in the east miniature-line! Support our Indiegogo-campaign and spread the word!
Miniature prices
Miniature prices will be adjusted after the campaign. Miniature prices for the campaign are intentionally on the lower side, which should give you an extra incentive to support the campaign.
Shipping cost
Exact shipping cost for each order will be calculated after the end of the campaign. You will be informed in detail via update and e-mail.
- Shipping cost for Germany is 7,00 € max. (parcel)
- International shipping cost is 25,00 € max. (parcels with more than 2kg).
Credits
I want to say thank you to each person that helped me with this campaign:
- Rubén and Marcos Torregrosa
- Carsten Schwejda
- PaintingWar Crew
- Frank Picolin
- Martin Reibe
- Igor "Brother Vinni's"
- Schilling Figuren
- Rubicon
- Niles Rullkötter
- André Winter
- Thomas Bolleßen
And of course a big additional Thank You! to all backers!
