1/35 Italeri Crusader Mk. II with 8th Army Infantry 6579

1/35 Italeri Crusader Mk. II with 8th Army Infantry 6579

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Type: Tanks
Period: Second World War
Country: Great Britain
SKILL: 3
Model Dim.: 17,1 cm
Box Dim.: 345 x 242 x 60 mm

Features:

Contains 5 figures
New gluable rubber tracks
Decals sheet for 3 versions
Color instructions sheet

Designed at the beginning of the Second World War, the Crusader was one of the most important British "Cruiser" tanks reaching a production of over 5,000 units. Equipped with Christie suspension with large diameter rolling wheels, the Crusader possessed remarkable driving skills on rough terrain. The first versions of Mk. I and Mk. II were armed with a 2 pdr. cannon, later replaced by the more powerful 6 pdr. cannon in the Mk.III version. Lacking adequate armor against enemy fire, it was also very vulnerable to enemy mines and anti-tank guns, and its armament was often inadequate in front of similar German vehicles. However, when used in a coordinated way, they managed to achieve good results. The Crusaders Mk. II, with the arrival of the more powerful Mk.III, were already relegated to second-line duties at the time of the battle of El Alamein.