Details:
Introduced in 1933, these 2 man light tanks were equiped
with a short barrelled 37mm gun, and were used in the
infantry support role. Platoon commanders vehicles had
the long barreled gun and our kit contains both guns.
Used in the Battle of France, around 800 were later
used by the Wehrmact, often unmodified, in Russia.
With turrets removed they were also used on the Eastern
Front as Munitionsschleppers and as Artillerie Schleppers.(see
G31)
A number
of vehicles were used against the Allies by the Vichy
Forces in North Africa and by the Italians in Sicily
finally seeing action with the Germans in 1944 defending
Normandy. See G152 for the German version of this vehicle
with modified split cupola, aerial mount, etc.,
They also
saw service with the Rumanians and in anti-partizan
duties in Yugoslavia.
Decals
available from our Aleran Range.
French
Tank Crew available as set FIG.28.
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