Tamiya 37009 - 1/48 German 88mm Gun Flak37 - Siege of Tobruk  [37009]

German 88mm Gun FLAK37 “Siege Of Tobruk”

Merely another Day on Gun Line

On May 26, 1942, Field Marshal Rommel's Africa Corps launched an assault against the Uk defensive line western of Tobruk which stretched from Gazala to Bir Hacheim. As they higher level, they encountered an Uk product designed with the latest M3 Grant tanks which threatened to halt the offensive. The Africa Corps ended up being saved as soon as the 88mm weapons of this Luftwaffe's anti-aircraft units swung into action. Their accurate long-range fire forced the British tanks to retreat, allowing the Africa Corps to keep their advance and eventually capture Tobruk on June 21st.

Specs & Features

• 1/48 scale set depicts an easy diorama of an 88mm gun emplacement in North Africa.
• 88mm gun features detailed parts.
• Parts for carriage additionally included make it possible for depiction of this weapon being towed. In towed type, weapon model measures 124mm long.
• Set includes 8 figures, 29 sandbags, plus 88mm shells and shell situations.
• Other accessories consist of a tent, fuel drums, jerry cans, crates, and various tools.
• Markings included for weapons in the North African, Russian, and Italian fronts.
• Components for 88mm weapon are item of Italeri.