Panzer 38(t)

Description

Most commonly known as the Panzer 38(t), this light tank was originally a Czech design – the LT vz. 38 – which fell under the Third Reich’s control when Germany occupied Czechoslovakia in 1938. The ‘t’ in its designation relates to the German for Czech – tschechisch.

This box set contains:

• One hard plastic Panzer 38(t)
• A quick reference Bolt Action Stat card
• A set of damage markers
• A Full-coloured waterslide decal sheet
• A detailed construction leaflet

Well-liked by its crews for its dependability and ease of repair, over 1,400 38(t)s were produced and saw active service for Germany during the invasion of Poland, the Battle for France and on the Eastern Front.

Its light weight made it ideal for use as a fast attack or reconnaissance vehicle. With its armament being considered too light against the increasingly heavier enemy vehicles, manufacture of the 38(t) cease