Italeri - 6579 - CRUSADER MK11 + 8TH ARMY - 1:35

- DESCRIPTION: CONTAINS 5 FIGURES - NEW GLUABLE RUBBER TRACKS - DECALS FOR 3 VERSIONS - COLOR INSTRUCTIONS SHEET

Designed at the beginning of the Second World War, the Crusader was one of the most important British "Cruiser" tanks reaching a production of over 5,000 units. Equipped with Christie suspension with large diameter rolling wheels, the Crusader possessed remarkable driving skills on rough terrain. The first versions of Mk. I and Mk. II were armed with a 2 pdr cannon. later replaced by the more powerful 6 pdr cannon. in the Mk.III version. Lacking adequate armor against enemy fire, it was also very vulnerable to enemy mines and anti-tank guns, and its armament was often inadequate in front of similar German vehicles. However, when used in a coordinated way, they managed to achieve good results. The Crusaders Mk. II, with the arrival of the more powerful Mk.III, they were already relegated to second-line roles at the time of the battle of El Alamein.

- CODE: C&M