Hobby Master 1/72 Cromwell Mk1V 95mm Howitzer (HG3108)
British Cromwell Mk. VI 95 mm Howitzer 22nd Armoured Brigade 7th Armoured Division,
Holland, January 1945 Authentic Detailing Pre-Painted by professionals Accurate paint
colors Markings Tampo (pad) applied Fully Assembled True to Scale (1:72) Weathering and
insignias Turret turns Main gun elevates Metal turret and main gun Realistic tracks
The Cromwell comes from a long line of tanks. It was designed as a Cruiser tank to be used for reconnaissance and other such tasks. With the Christie suspension it was able to attain speeds of 52 km/h and proved quite agile. The Cromwell became a fighting machine when the later versions were given heavier armor. In the latter part of WWII the Cromwell was the most produced British tank but its numbers and actions were always lost in the shadows of the Sherman s and Churchill s. The Cromwell became the basis for what arguably was the best British tank of WWII, the Comet. The 22nd Armoured Brigade was formed September 3, 1939. The Brigade was under the command of various divisions but mainly with the famed 7th Armoured Division. They fought in the deserts of North Africa, Italy and North West Europe. During the final months of 1944 and into January 1945 the Division took part in driving the Germans from the area around the River Maas. One of the largest actions was Operation Blackcock that lasted 2 weeks in January 1945.
Stock:
Available from shops: Cardiff: 1, Coventry: 1, Gloucester: 1, Plymouth: 1, Sheffield: 2, Worcester: 1 (explain )
(Prod Ref #78182)
Price: £16.99