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COBI Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church June 6, 1944 D-Day - 2280 pieces (Historical Collection World War II)

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  • Recreate the Sainte-Mère-Église Church: Bring the famous D-Day landmark to life with this 2,280-piece COBI set, complete with the hanging minifigure!
  • Removable Roof: Lift the roof to reveal the inside components of the church
  • Model Dimensions: 24.8” long, 12.2” wide, and 16.1” high
  • Block Compatibility: Fully compatible with other brands of building blocks
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COBI Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church June 6, 1944 D-Day - 2280 pieces (Historical Collection World War II)

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The Sainte-Mère-Église Church in Normandy, France, is one of the most famous historic landmarks from the D-Day operation that took place on June 6th, 1944. During the invasion, US Army Paratrooper Private John Steele of the 82nd Airborne Division found himself stranded on the roof the church after attempting to land in the town of Sainte-Mère-Église in the middle of the night. Injured and unable to free himself from the church’s tower pinnacle, John hung from his parachute for two hours as intense fighting occurred around him. He was later captured by the Germans before escaping back to his battalion.

To commemorate the crucial role that the American paratroopers played in liberating France from the Germans, the locals of Sainte-Mère-Église continue to hang a figure of John Steele from the church tower to this day. Having visited this church and the town of Sainte-Mère-Église myself, it is truly a beautiful place that serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of D-Day and the sacrifices that were made by thousands of military servicemen.

COBI offers you the ability to recreate this special landmark with this 2,280 piece set, complete with a John Steele minifigure hanging from the church and a roof that can be removed to reveal the church’s interior. It’s the perfect set for anyone ages 10+ who is fascinated by military history and historical landmarks! Dimensions are 24.8” long, 12.2” wide, and 16.1” high. ~Alex

Publisher's Description of COBI Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church June 6, 1944 D-Day - 2280 pieces (Historical Collection World War II)

For the first time in the history of COBI we present a set combining the history of World War II and architecture! The church of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption in Sainte-Mère-Église (Normandy, France) gained world-wide fame thanks to the events of June 6, 1944, which took place during the D-Day operation. Soldiers of the American 82nd Airborne Division were tasked with gaining control of the town of Sainte-Mère-Église. However, due to an unfortunate landing, one of the soldiers, John Steele, became stuck on the church tower. Suspended high above the ground, the helpless soldier witnessed fierce fighting in the city. He survived, although he was injured himself. To commemorate this event, a figure depicting John Steele was permanently placed on the church tower. The memory of the liberators is still alive there and has been commemorated in a beautiful way! After the war, completely new stained glass windows depicting paratroopers and symbols related to them appeared in church windows. Today, the church in Sainte-Mère-Église is a popular destination for tourists and World War II history buffs. This symbolic place reminds us of the heroic efforts of paratroopers and the importance of the D-Day operation in the history of the modern world.

The church model was carefully reproduced from 2,280 COBI construction blocks. We have not forgotten about the characteristic architectural details and wonderful stained-glass windows commemorating the fight of American soldiers! The clock on the church tower shows exactly the time when the American paratroopers landed! There are elements of the environment and vegetation around the church. We also placed a historic water pump next to the church, where a fierce fight took place! The church roof can be detached to provide access to the interior, which you can arrange on your own. The set includes the most important hero of the historical event, John Steel, with a parachute attached to the corner of a church tower! Build the story, piece by piece, with COBI.

Especially on the occasion of the upcoming 80th anniversary of D-Day we have created for you an official collector's set with a special anniversary logo of the celebrations that will take place in 2024! This set will keep alive the memory of this extremely important event in your home, an event that had a huge impact on the course of World War II.

  • 2280 high-quality elements
  • Produced in the EU by a company with over 20 years of tradition
  • The blocks meet the safety standards of products for children
  • Fully compatible with other brands of construction blocks
  • Blocks with prints do not scratch or smear and do not fade during play or under the influence of temperature
  • Special set in connection with the 80th anniversary of D-Day (June 6, 1944)
  • Detailed model of the church
  • A parachutist figure

Model dimensions (L x W x H): 63 cm (24.8”) x 31 cm (12.2”) x 41 cm (16.1”)

Category Description for COBI World War 2 Historical Series

The COBI World War II Historical Series sets feature tanks, aircraft, ships, and other vehicles of both sides of combat. Each set includes one or more characters which match the theme and ranking of the vehicle. Depending on the model, individual sets each feature various moving components such as gun barrels, turrets, tracks, wings, propellers, engine compartments, and more.

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Product Format:Other
Grades:6-AD
Brand:COBI
EAN/UPC:5902251022990
Length in Inches:14.125
Width in Inches:18
Height in Inches:4.625
Weight in Pounds:8.8
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