ICM Diorama 1:35 - Battle of France, German Combat Vehicles

Starting on May 10, 1940, Operation Gelb, Wehrmacht formations invaded the territory of Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg. The French commander-in-chief, General Gamelin, ordered the French army to engage in battle with units and subunits of the German troops. Fierce fighting unfolded, and the battle for France began. Parts of the Wehrmacht advanced rapidly, which was largely facilitated by the high degree of motorization of the German armed forces. Tank units with the support of motorized infantry advanced in swift throws. Wedging into the bRead More...ttle formations of the French, the German army used the tactics of lightning war, also known as Blitzkrieg. Also, one of the components of the success of the Wehrmacht was a well-functioning radio, allowing units to successfully coordinate their combat operations. Despite the resistance of the French army, the campaign, however, was completed in a short time, and on June 22, 1940, France capitulated. Model Information: Contains Sd.Kfz 251 armoured personnel carrier, Sd.Kfz251 Radio command armoured personnel carrier with crew, vehicle with radio station Kfz.2 and army drivers. High level of detail. Geometry of prototypes is precisely reproduced. Can be used with the ''Battle of France, Spring 1940 French Military vehicles'' from ICM. Allows to create an intresting diorama set for the period 1940-1941. *Please note paint and glue are not included.Read Less