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German Late War Sd. Kfz. 171 PzKpfw V Panther Ausf. G Medium Tank - 2.SS Panzer Division 'Das Reich' (1:35 Scale)
German Late War Sd. Kfz. 171 PzKpfw V Panther Ausf. G Medium Tank - 2.SS Panzer Division Das Reich

The Motor Pool Collection German Late War Sd. Kfz. 171 PzKpfw V Panther Ausf. G Medium Tank - 2.SS Panzer Division 'Das Reich'




 
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The Motor Pool TMP7033 German Late War Sd. Kfz. 171 PzKpfw V Panther Ausf. G Medium Tank - 2.SS Panzer Division 'Das Reich' (1:35 Scale) "If the tank succeeds, then victory follows."
- Major-General Heinz Guderian, "Achtung Panzer!"

In many respects, the Panther tank was viewed as the finest armored fighting vehicle of the Second World War. Based in large part upon the Soviet's highly successful T-34 medium tank, the PzKpfw V Ausfuhrung G was built by several manufacturers including MAN, Daimler-Benz and MNH. Mounting a fearsome 7.5cm KwK42 L/70 cannon and two 7.92mm MG34 machineguns, the Panther Ausf. G represented the third and certainly the most impressive installment in the Panther series.

Now The Motor Pool is proud to offer this stunning 1:35 scale diecast replica of the PzKpfw V Panther Ausf. G medium tank, which is handpainted in an eastern front summer camouflage scheme and 'muddied' to give it a more weathered appearance. This particular Panther tank was attached to the 2.SS Panzer Division 'Das Reich' when it fought at Kursk in the summer of 1943. Sold Out!


Dimensions:
Length: 10 inches
Width: 4 inches
Height: 2.75 inches

Historical Account: "Das Reich" - 2.SS Panzer Division Das Reich was formed in October 1939 from the Deutschland, Germania, and Der Fuhrer regiments. It took part in the 1940 campaign in the west and, after spending some time guarding the border with Vichy France, was transferred to The Netherlands. Das Reich participated in the Balkans campaign where a small detachment, led by SS-Hauptsturmfuhrer Klingenberg, forced the surrender of Belgrade without a fight.

Das Reich was involved in the invasion of Russia and fought until August when it was finally withdrawn for rest and refit. It returned to the front the following month, which enabled it to take part in the failed offensive against Moscow in December. In March 1942, the bulk of the division was transferred to France, where it was upgraded to a panzergrenadier division. It was sent back to the Eastern front in January 1943, helping to recapture the city of Kharkov and participate in the battle for Kursk. Afterwards, it was transferred to France for a second time, where it was upgraded to a full panzer division. The Division was sent to Normandy in June 1944 when the Allies invaded, earning a reputation for unbridled ruthlessness at Oradour sur Glane. In late 1944 and 1945, Das Reich fought in the Ardennes, Hungary, and Austria, before finally surrendering to the US Army in mid-1945.

Features
  • Diecast metal construction
  • Movable metal tracks
  • Rotating turret
  • Elevating gun
  • Accurate markings and insignia

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