Forces of Valor 1: 32 German 88Mm Flak 36/37 Anti-Aircraft Gun

Forces of Valor 1: 32 German 88Mm Flak 36/37 Anti-Aircraft Gun with Trailer - Dak, El Alamein, North Africa, 1942
- Die cast construction
- Fully assembled
- Detachable Wheel assemblies, working hand crank, milled aluminium gun barrel
- Comes with eight figures including Erwin Rommel
- Comes with decorative display base
Originally developed as an anti-aircraft gun, the 8.8cm FLugzeugAbwehrKanone ("Flak") was first employed in the anti-tank gun role in 1936, when the German Condor Legion was testing out its equipment during the Spanish Civil War. Amazingly, German war planners had designed the gun as an AA weapon with a heavy cruciform platform and central fire control operation, not as a multi-purpose anti-tank gun with proper anti-tank sights. Nevertheless, its capability was seen and quietly noted by commanders operating in the field. While the gun was occassionally used in the anti-tank gun role during the Polish and French campaigns, it wasn't until the Afrika Korps joined battle in Cyrenaica with the British Eighth Army that the "88" really showed its prowess as a tank killer. Here the tactical situation was such that it was possible to deploy the guns in their anti-aircraft role in positions that would allow them to be re-trained as anti-tank guns. Moreover their range and penetrating power enabled their crews to dispose of British tanks long before the enemy was close enough to engage the guns with their own two- or six-pounder guns. Waltersons' rendition of the flak gun comes with four wheels and a tow hook so that it can be attached to a Sd. Kfz. 7/1 prime mover to form a two-piece set. Both sets of wheels can be removed so that the gun, mounted on a cruciform platform, can be set up in a firing position. Gun elevates and fully traverses. Also comes with seven crewmen and Erwin Rommel figure.
Country USA
Brand Forces Of Valor
Manufacturer Waltersons
Binding Toy
ItemPartNumber 801008B
Model 801008B
Color Yellow
ReleaseDate 2019-04-15
UnitCount 1
EANs 4897050101490

Country	USA
Brand	Forces Of Valor
Manufacturer	Waltersons
Binding	Toy
ItemPartNumber	801008B
Model	801008B
Color	Yellow
ReleaseDate	2019-04-15
UnitCount	1
EANs	4897050101490

Forces of Valor 1: 32 German 88Mm Flak 36/37 Anti-Aircraft Gun with Trailer - Dak, El Alamein, North Africa, 1942

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