Battlefront Miniatures Flames of War British Crusader Armoured Troop FOW BBX39

The light squadrons of the armoured regiments embody the dash and daring of the British cavalry. Fast and manoeuvrable but not as heavily armoured as the enemy panzers, they use speed and cover to protect themselves. They are often relegated to scouting or protecting the flanks of the regiment while their heavy cousins, the Grants, engage the enemy head on. The Crusader entered service in November 1941, in time for Operation Crusader, the offensive in late 1941 that was named after the new tank. Although the Crusader is vulnerable to enemy fire and prone to certain mechanical difficulties, its speed and cross-country manoeuvrability are admired both by its own crews and their German and Italian foes. When the up-gunned Crusader III entered service just prior to the Second Battle of El Alamein, it was eagerly welcomed by the crews. These new tanks were shared out among the squadrons, giving each troop much-needed extra firepower. THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS: 5x Crusader Tanks 1x Decal Sheet --- These miniatures are supplied unassembled and unpainted

• The Crusader's excellent power-to-weight ratio and smooth Christie suspension give it excellent cross-country performance
• Crusader CS (Close Support) have a 3-inch howitzer, giving the squadron its own integrated artillery support, useful for blinding or knocking out anti-tank guns
• Crusader II and III tanks, armed with a 2 pdr and 3 pdr gun (respectively) are best at hunting German panzers
• Contains 5x plastic Crusader Tanks and Decal Sheet