{"product_id":"victrix-m5-a1-stuart-12mm-1-144-scale-wwii-1-x-plastic-sprue-unboxed-vg12011","title":"Victrix M5 A1 Stuart 12mm 1:144 scale WWII 1 x plastic sprue unboxed VG12011","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eVictrix M5 Stuart 12mm 1:144 scale WWII 1 x plastic sprue loose unboxed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eEach order is for 1 x plastic sprue \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0; text-align:start;\"\u003eEach sprue contains 1\u003cb\u003e superbly detailed 12mm\/1:144 scale tank \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThe M5 Stuart was the Army’s standard light tank at the beginning of World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eIt was primarily used in reconnaissance, flank security, and infantry support roles. The M5 was lightly armoured, quic,  and maneuverable, with a top speed of 36 miles per hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eOriginally designed as a light battle tank, its role was limited because its 37mm main gun and thin armour could not stand up to German tanks in direct combat. The tank did prove useful in an infantry support role where it knocked out machine-gun nests and other enemy strong points, supporting soldiers as they advanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThis type of tank was used by the 70th Tank Battalion (Light) in support of the 1st Infantry Division during Operation Husky, the invasion of Sicily, in 1943. M5 Stuart tanks were also used by the 745th Tank Battalion, Company “D,” who supported the 1st Infantry Division from D-Day until the end of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0; text-align:start;\"\u003eUnpainted, requires assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e victrix games\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Historical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiniatures \/ Books \/ Other:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miniatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Bundle:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaint Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unpainted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMPN:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG12011\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-16 Years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\/Region of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModified Item:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Victrix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56961401553244,"sku":"VG12011 ( 6 )","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/5776\/6492\/files\/10_40253c8e-ce9d-4129-b033-cf5cd00d875f.jpg?v=1773136810","url":"https:\/\/evilmushroomgames.com\/products\/victrix-m5-a1-stuart-12mm-1-144-scale-wwii-1-x-plastic-sprue-unboxed-vg12011","provider":"Evil Mushroom Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}