Stanislaw Sosabowski - Polish 1st Independent Parachute Brigade

[stoessi]

Meet the Heroes: General Major Stanislaw Sosabowski – Polish 1st Independent Parachute Brigade





More background on Sosabowski and also on his portray by Gene Hackman in "A Bridge too Far": http://stoessisheroes.com/meet-the-heroes-general-major-stanislaw-sosabowski-polish-1st-independent-parachute-brigade/

[Harry Faversham]

Wot's going off with that webbing on his back?

 

[Tony Barton]

Great subject and not a bad likeness.
 But if I might suggest kindly, I think this needs a little more work, which I presume should be possible since it's all on the computer at this stage : as Harry points out , the webbing on his back is wrong, the braces should feed into two buckles on the belt. The Sten should have a forward pistol grip as well, which he would hold rather than the magazine. And perhaps you should look again at his legs & feet : they are enormous relative to his torso . The ribbed cuffs should be much finer , and perhaps the smock is rather short overall.

[Harry Faversham]

Tony's right on that one, the Sten should have a foresight protector and a bayonet lug for the spike bayonet, just like the No.4 Rifle. I can't remember if Sosabowski wore the Paratrooper version of BD trousers at Arnhem or not... hope this helps?

[Harry Faversham]

Seems he did, note the extra large thigh pocket...



 

[stoessi]

Thanks guys! Appreciate the feedback!

[Harry Faversham]

You're welcome mate, Sosabowski deserves some recognition... if only for his appalling treatment after Arnhem!

[stoessi]

I agree.