In November 1917, the German command ordered Mauser to develop a specialised weapon – the Mauser Tankgewehr M1918 (T-Gewehr). It was the world’s first anti-tank rifle, created exclusively for destroying armoured targets. It was single-shot, operated by a two-man crew, had a calibre of 13.2 mm, and weighed 17.7 kg. This weapon could penetrate a 26 mm steel plate at a distance of 100 metres and 18 mm at 500 metres.
On the front, special units began to be formed to combat tanks, equipped with anti-tank rifles and machine guns. Anti-tank rifles were typically deployed in groups of 4-6 units along the main defensive line or just behind it. Machine guns were often placed in camouflaged positions to provide flanking fire.
For effective use of anti-tank rifles, it was recommended to concentrate fire on the driver’s position and fuel tanks, while machine-gun fire was directed at the viewing slits of armoured vehicles.
Key Features
- German Army anti-tank unit from WWI
- Includes a crew operating the Mauser Tankgewehr M1918 anti-tank rifle and a team manning the MG 08 machine gun
- Highly detailed reproduction of WWI German infantry uniforms and equipment
- The set depicts a dynamic anti-tank defence scene of the German Army during WWI
Model Information
- Scale: 1:35
- Number of Parts: 32 + 20 + 44 (96 total)
- Includes detailed assembly instructions
- Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
- EAN: 4823044412099
- Carton quantity: 20
- Box size: 247 x 183 x 33 mm
At a glance
- Scale: 1:35
- Type: Assembly Kit
- Subject: Figures
- Nation: German
- Era: 1914-1918 - World War I
- Brand: ICM
- Product code: ICM35724
Supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and tools are sold separately.
Special Order - ETA 2-4 Weeks. We order this in for you from the UK distributor, so please allow 2 to 4 weeks for it to reach you.
