Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of 8.8cm Flak 18/36 Gun "33.FlaRgt. 1st Panzer Division Deutsches Afrika Korps Libya" (1941) German Army die cast model by Panzerstahl.
Limited edition.
Brand new box.
Detailed exterior.
True-to-scale detail.
Comes in plastic display showcase.
This model does not have any openings.
Manufacturers original unopened packaging.
Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts.
Dimensions approximately L-3.25 W-2 H-1.5 inches.
Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel.
High-quality markings Include a protective display case to keep the model in pristine condition.
It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.
HISTORY ASPECTS:The 88mm Flak 18/36 was one of the most iconic and versatile weapons used by Nazi Germany during World War II known for its deadly precision and effectiveness both as an anti-aircraft gun and a powerful anti-tank weapon. Initially developed as a high-altitude anti-aircraft gun the 88mm Flak 18/36 gained widespread fame for its ability to engage both aircraft and armored vehicles at long range. When deployed in the North African Campaign it quickly became a feared weapon in the hands of the Deutsches Afrika Korps (DAK) particularly the 21st Panzer Division which used it to great effect in the desert warfare of Libya in 1941.The 21st Panzer Division under the command of General Erwin Rommel employed the 88mm Flak 18/36 in the crucial battles of Operation Crusader and the siege of Tobruk. These battles were marked by fierce desert fighting between the Axis forces and the British Eighth Army with both sides engaging in complex armored and infantry warfare. The 88mm guns positioned strategically on the frontlines proved to be highly eff