Centurion Mk.13 - Walk Around

Centurion Mk.13

PaysUK
CategoryArmoured vehicles
TypeCar

Photo Gallery on a Centurion Mk.13, The Centurion is a tank of the British army after the war. This tank is considered by specialists to be one of the very first British tanks of quality. Its development began during the Second World War, having not arrived early enough on the ground, it did not take part in the fighting. On the other hand, he was engaged during the Korean War, where he seems to have outperformed both American and Soviet tanks.

It was one of the most widespread tanks in the world, being in service in many armies and enjoying an extraordinary longevity still being actively active in 1990s and even 2000 for some of its derivative versions. His successor will be the Chieftain model.

Source: Char Centurion on Wikipedia

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Modelling the Tiger I - Gary Edmundson

Osprey Publishing

Auteur

Gary Edmundson

LangueAnglais
Sujet

Modelling the Tiger I

Relié80 pages
ISBN-13978-1846031700

Book description : “Osprey’s Modelling series shows how advanced modelers use their knowledge, skills and expertise to create incredibly and correctly detailed models of all sorts… Each book discusses how a variety of model kits are used to make authentic looking WWII vehicles… If you are looking for books that provide the high detailing to take your miniatures to the next level, you should check these books out.” -Michael Koznarsky, Historical Miniature Gamer (Issue 11)

“The variety of authors allows the reader to view a number of different styles and techniques, each arriving at a pleasing and impressive model… After reading it, you feel as if nothing in the modeling world is impossible to do. As such it will prove to be an inspirational book to all lovers of the Tiger I. Recommended.” -Rob Baumgartner, missing-lynx.com (July 2007) “This all results in another superlative book in the Osprey Modelling series and one can see why these books are so popular.” -Scott Van Aken, modelingmadness.com (July 2007) “The book is superbly compiled from the work of five different authors and tied together in a logical and easily-understandable manner by the Editor…The first AFV Modeling title in several months from Osprey Publishing. Like the other books in the series, this promises to be an invaluable source of both inspiration and some highly applicable techniques.” -Jim Rae, Armorama (August 2007)

Publisher comments : The unrivalled illustrated reference on fighting vehicles, transport and artillery through the ages. Each volume is illustrated throughout, making these books uniquely accessible to history enthusiasts of all ages.

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Krupp L3H163 WWII German Army Truck - ICM 35461

ICM

Topic

Krupp L3H163

Scale1/35
Ref

35461

A kit form the brand ICM : the kit “Krupp L3H163 WWII German Army Truck – ICM 35461”.

Germany began to build the modern army after 1933. The important part of Wehrmacht motorization was manufacturing of three-axle 3 t trucks. One of them was Krupp L3H63. It was in production lines since 1931. The modification Krupp L3H163 (1936-1938) had 110 hp 6-cyl. petrol engine and pneumatic brakes. All in all there were produced about 2000 Krupp L3H63 and Krupp L3H163. Krupp L3H163 trucks were widely used by all German arms of service up to the 1942 – in Polish and French campaigns, in Balkans, in the Soviet-German front. Highly detailed chassis, engine and interior. 4 versions decal sheet included.

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STALINGRAD-Les-allemands-face-a-lencerclement-Batailles-13

STALINGRAD

EditeurHistoire & Collections
SérieBatailles
Période

Seconde guerre mondiale

Réf13

Une revue signée Histoire et Collections la revue «STALINGRAD : Les allemands face à l’encerclement – Batailles 13».

  • FRONT DE L’EST, STALINGRAD : Les allemands face à l’encerclement
  • EXTREME-ORIENT : Statu quo sur Quadalcanal
  • ARMEE ALLEMANDE : Les allemands prennent les alliés de vitesse en Tunisie
  • PORTRAIT : Le général Tchouïkov à Stalingrad
  • OPERATIONS AERIENNES : Les débuts de la 8th Air Force
  • CHARS ET BLINDES : Les Tiger au sud-est de Leningrad
  • ARMEE D’AFRIQUE : La campagne de Tunisie
  • GUERRE SOUS-MARINE : 1943 : Les U-BOOTE vont-ils porter l’estocade ?
  • OPERATIONS NAVALES : L’US Navy et Royal Navy se forgent de nouveaux outils

Source: Histoire & Collections

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Sd.Kfz.184 Ferdinand Kursk 1943 - DML 6495

Dragon Model

Ref6495
TypeMaquette
scale1/35
Topic

Sd.Kfz.184 Ferdinand Kursk 1943

A kit of the brand Dragon Model the model : Sd.Kfz.184 Ferdinand Kursk 1943 – DML 6495.

The Elefant (German for “elephant”) was a “schwerer Panzerjäger” (heavy tank destroyer) of the German Wehrmacht used in small numbers in World War II. It was built in 1943 under the name Ferdinand, after its designer Ferdinand Porsche. In 1944, after modification of the existing vehicles, they were renamed Elefant. The official German designation was Panzerjäger Tiger (P) and the ordnance inventory designation was Sd. Kfz. 184.

Source: Sd.Kfz.184 sur Wikipedia

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Cromwell Cruiser Tank 1942-50 - David Fletcher

Osprey Publishing

Auteur

David Fletcher

LangueAnglais
Sujet

Cromwell Cruiser Tank 1942-50

Relié48 pages
ISBN-13978-1841768144

Book description : For most of World War II, British tank development remained faithful to the design philosophy inaugurated during World War I. Experiences in North Africa highlighted flaws in this basic design, however, and the General Staff identified the need for a new heavy cruiser that could combine speed and manoeuvrability with increased armour and armament. The Cromwell Cruiser tank was designed as a result and soon proved itself one of the fastest and most successful tanks deployed by the Allies during World War II. This book details the design and development of the Cromwell and its many variants, from its introduction at D-Day, through its many successes in the final year of World War II and beyond.

Publisher comments : The unrivalled illustrated reference on fighting vehicles, transport and artillery through the ages. Each volume is illustrated throughout, making these books uniquely accessible to history enthusiasts of all ages.

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Rommel à El Alamein - Batailles 12

Histoire & Collections

SérieBatailles
SujetRommel à El Alamein
Période

Seconde guerre mondiale

Réf12

Une revue signée Histoire et Collections la revue «Rommel à El Alamein – Batailles 12».

  • Armee française : L’armée de l’armistice et l’invasion de la zone libre
  • Marine Française : Le sabordage de la flotte française à Toulon
  • Troupes d’élite : La division Folgore dans les combats d’El Alamein
  • Armée britannique : El Alamein : Montgomery perd la première manche
  • Portrait : Rommel, maître de l’esquive
  • Opérations navales : La bataille de Casablanca
  • Stratégie : La “Division Meindl”
  • Opérations Aériennes : Le “Grand Cirque” sur la Manche

Source: Histoire & Collections

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The Rolls-Royce Armoured Car - David Fletcher

Osprey Publishing

AuteurDavid Fletcher
LangueAnglais
Sujet

The Rolls-Royce Armoured Car

Relié48 pages
ISBN-13978-1849085809

Book description : The first Rolls-Royce armoured car was a privately owned vehicle fitted with a machine-gun and a limited amount of armour plate at a dockyard in France. It was used by a squadron of the Royal Naval Air Service in Flanders in 1914. Backed by First Lord of the Admiralty, Winston Churchill more and better versions followed until, by 1915 there were about 100 of them which were then handed over to the Army. “They searched the world for War” as Sir Albert Stern said of them and before long there were Rolls-Royce armoured cars operating as far apart as German South West Africa, the Western Desert, Gallipoli, all over the Middle East and the north west frontier of India.

All of them used the classic 40/50hp Silver Ghost chassis. They were fast, silent and reliable but above all strong. “A Rolls in the desert is above rubies” said Lawrence of Arabia and the Duke of Westminster would have agreed with him following his famous raid to rescue the kidnapped crew of the steamship HMS Tara. At least one car accompanied the adventurous MP Oliver Locker-Lampson on his adventures in Russia. After the war, unable to find a better model the War Office simply copied the original Admiralty design with minor improvements. If that was not enough the Royal Air Force also acquired some to support their operations in the Middle East. A new design with a larger body and dome shaped turret also appeared for service in India. They also served in Ireland and even, briefly in Shanghai.

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T17E1 Staghound vol2 - WalkAround

T17E1 Staghound

PaysUK
TypeMachine gun
Description

Album de 80 photos of the T17E1 Staghound

The British Army gave the name Staghound aux automitrailleuses de la série T17E. Le début de sa production remonte au mois d’octobre 42. L’armée britannique continue à produire la T17E1 (Près de 4000 exemplaires produits) alors que l’armée américaine adopte la M8 Greyhound qui est plus légère. Les automitrailleuses Staghound were on their release equipped with several innovative features for the period.

Source: Staghound on Wikipedia

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