Easy Model 1:72 StuG III Ausf.C Sonderverband [ Special Purpose Unit ] 288, North Africa 1942.

About This Model  :

The Sturmgeschutz III (StuG III) assault gun was Germany's most produced armoured fighting vehicle during World War II. It was built on the chassis of the proven Panzer III tank. Initially intended as a mobile, armoured light gun for infantry support, the StuG was continually modified and was widely employed as a tank destroyer.

The StuG III first entered service in 1940. Early models were armed with a modest, low-velocity 75mm StuK 37 L/24 gun, but by the Spring of 1942 the Germans had modified the StuG III with a higher velocity StuK 40 L/43 gun so that it was a better match for Soviet KV-1 and T-34 tanks.

The new configuration quickly proved to be an exceptionally effective tank destroyer--cost effective, easily camouflaged and difficult to target.

By the spring of 1944, StuG IIIs were responsible for destroying some 20,000 Allied tanks.

About This Unit :

The Sonderverband 288 was formed on 24 July 1941 in Potsdam. It was transferred to North Africa and fought together with 90. Leichte Afrika-Division.

It was redesignated  Panzergrenadier Regiment Afrika on 31 October 1942 and made part of the 90. Leichte Afrika Division.

Please Note :        

Model in Excellent Condition and Made 100% Plastic.

Cardboard packaging has minor shelf wear. 

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