Germany StuGIII AusfA Tank "France" (1940) "NEO Dragon Armor" Series 1/72 Plastic Model by Dragon Models
Brand new 1/72 scale plastic model of Germany StuG.III Ausf.A Tank "France" (1940) "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. Rotating turret for dynamic display options. Manufacturers original unopened packaging. Dimensions approximately L-3 W-1.5 H-1 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 Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III) Ausf. A was the first production variant of the iconic German assault gun developed in response to the Wehrmachts need for a mobile armored support vehicle capable of providing direct artillery fire for infantry units. Introduced in 1940 the StuG III Ausf. A was equipped with a short-barreled 7.5 cm StuK 37 L/24 gun primarily designed to take out fortified enemy positions and bunkers. Built on the chassis of the Panzer III tank the StuG III retained good mobility and was lightly armored reflecting its intended role in infantry support rather than direct tank combat.The StuG III Ausf. A saw its first major combat during the Battle of France in May-June 1940. As German forces advanced through Belgium and northern France in their blitzkrieg assault the StuG III proved highly effective in supporting infantry attacks against heavily fortified positions. Its low profile and powerful cannon allowed it to neutralize bunkers machine-gun nests and enemy strongpoints that slowed the German advance. Although its anti-tank capabilities