Germany StuGIII AusfE Tank "Kampfgruppe Schill Slovakia" (1944) "NEO Dragon Armor" Series 1/72 Plastic Model by Dragon Models
Brand new 1/72 scale plastic model of Germany StuG.III Ausf.E Tank "Kampfgruppe Schill Slovakia" (1944) "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. E was an early variant of the highly successful German assault gun series initially developed to provide infantry support by delivering direct fire against fortified positions. Armed with a short-barreled 7.5 cm StuK 37 L/24 gun the Ausf. E variant was introduced in late 1941 and featured improved armor and internal modifications over previous versions. While designed primarily for infantry support the StuG III was soon recognized for its effectiveness in the anti-tank role as well especially in defensive operations on the Eastern Front.Kampfgruppe Schill a German battlegroup utilized StuG III Ausf. E vehicles during operations in Slovakia in 1944. As part of a larger effort to suppress the Slovak National Uprising a major anti-Nazi resistance movement Kampfgruppe Schill was involved in intense fighting in the mountainous regions of Slovakia. The StuG III played a critical role in these operations providing mobile artillery support to German infantry and engaging both partisans and Soviet-backed i