Bolt Action - A12 Matilda II Infantry Tank Soviet Union "Ivan" as the Germans called

"Ivan" as the Germans called him

this Platoon is ready to engage

36x US Airborne infantry (plastic)

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Bolt Action - A12 Matilda II Infantry Tank Soviet Union "Ivan" as the Germans calledIntroduced into the Battle for France in 1940, Matilda IIs caused problems for the Germans, whose 37mm and 50mm anti tank guns were simply unable to penetrate the thick armour of the Matilda, famously causing consternation during the Arras counter attack. Synonymous with the ferocious battles in North Africa where it was to meet its match against the infamous 88s of the Afrika Korps, the "Queen of the Desert" nevertheless gave sterling service. Later,