Germany StuG III AusfB Tank "StuGAbt 226 Eastern Front" (1941) German Army "NEO Dragon Armor" Series 1/72 Plastic Model by Dragon Models
Brand new 1/72 scale plastic model of Germany StuG. III Ausf.B Tank "StuG.Abt. 226 Eastern Front" (1941) German Army "NEO Dragon Armor" Series plastic model by Dragon Models. Limited edition. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Comes in plastic display showcase. This model does not have any openings. Manufacturers original unopened packaging. Dimensions approximately L-3.25 W-1.75 H-1.5 inches. Pad printed markings and placards that wont fade or peel like decals for long-lasting. High-quality markings include a protective display case to keep the model in pristine condition. It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history. HISTORY ASPECTS:The StuG III Ausf. B was an early variant of Germanys Sturmgeschütz III assault gun designed to support infantry by neutralizing enemy fortifications machine-gun nests and light armor. Built on the Panzer III chassis the Ausf. B featured a short-barreled 75mm StuK 37 L/24 gun and reinforced armor. Introduced in 1940 the Ausf. B represented an evolution of the initial design with wider tracks to improve mobility on rough terrain. Its combination of firepower mobility and survivability made it an invaluable asset on the battlefield.StuG.Abt. 226 equipped with the StuG III Ausf. B saw extensive action on the Eastern Front during Operation Barbarossa the German invasion of the Soviet Union. In 1941 this unit participated in the drive toward key Soviet cities where it played a critical role in breaking through heavily defended positions. The StuG III excelled in urban and rural combat where its low profile and powerful gun enabled it to eliminate fortified enemy positions effectively. The assault guns of StuG.Abt. 226 were instrumental in supporting German infantry as they e