Development of the Sd. Kfz. 7 can be traced back to a 1934 requirement for an 8-ton half-track. The vehicle first appeared in 1938 and was destined to be used mainly as the tractor for the 8.8cm flak gun. The Sd. Kfz. 7 was an extremely useful vehicle, employed both as a weapons carrier and prime mover by the Wehrmacht. They also saw service as observation and command posts for V2 rocket batteries. The vehicle could carry up to 12 men and a considerable quantity of supplies, as well as pulling up to 8000kg (17,600 lbs) of equipment. Most were fitted with a winch, which enabled them to pull smaller disabled vehicles out of mud or other quagmires. A mainstay of the German Army, the Sd. Kfz. 7 was even admired by the enemies of the Reich. In fact, the British tried to make exact copies of captured Sd. Kfz. 7s and some vehicles were appropriated for use by the Allies after World War II.

Set contains a 1:50 scale replica of a German Sd. Kfz. 7/1 quad Flak gun, two surrendering German figures, one GI figure and diorama base. Designed to be butted up against D-Day Set #1. Sold Out!

Dimensions of Diorama:
Length: 9.5 inches
Width: 7 inches

Release Date: November 2005

Historical Account: "Draw" - It was important for the German 352.Infanterie Division to hold Vierville and the draw that led up to it from the beaches. Once through the bluffs, the US forces could begin to fan out and flank German positions along the beaches. After intense Allied air and sea bombardment, the unprotected German units behind the beachheads were ready to surrender.