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- Brand new 1/72 scale plastic model of Germany StuG. III Ausf.E Tank Winter Camouflage "StuG.Abt. 202, Russia" (1942) "NEO Dragon Armor" Series plastic model by Dragon Models.
- Limited edition.
- Brand new box.
- Detailed exterior.
- True-to-scale detail.
- Comes in plastic display showcase.
- This model does not have any openings.
- Manufacturer's original unopened packaging.
- Dimensions approximately L-3.25, W-1.75, H-1.5 inches.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals for long-lasting.
- High-quality markings include a protective display case to keep the model in pristine condition.
- It is a highly detailed and accurate model, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.
HISTORY ASPECTS:
The Sturmgeschütz III Ausführung E (StuG III Ausf.E) was one of the early variants of Germany’s highly successful assault gun series, developed to support infantry with direct firepower against enemy fortifications and positions. Built on the chassis of the Panzer III, the Ausf.E featured an improved superstructure layout and enhanced crew protection compared to earlier models. Armed with the short-barreled 75mm StuK 37 L/24 gun, it was optimized for high-explosive rounds rather than anti-tank performance. It also introduced an internal loader's compartment redesign and added a machine gun for close defense.
By the winter of 1942, the Eastern Front had become a brutal, frozen battlefield, with Soviet forces resisting the German advance with fierce determination. StuG III Ausf.E vehicles, now camouflaged in whitewash or mottled patterns to blend with snow-covered terrain, were deployed extensively during the German offensives and subsequent defensive battles. In the harsh winter conditions of southern Russia, particularly around the battles near Stalingrad and the Don River, StuG units provided crucial fire support to Wehrmacht infantry battling entrenched Soviet positions in urban and rural environments alike.
Although originally conceived as infantry support vehicles, StuG IIIs like the Ausf.E increasingly faced enemy armor. While the short-barreled gun struggled against the latest Soviet tanks like the T-34, the vehicles still proved effective in ambush roles, close-range engagements, and by targeting soft-skinned vehicles and artillery. Their low silhouette, ease of production, and reliability in winter warfare solidified the StuG III’s reputation as one of the most versatile armored platforms of the war.
This 1:72 scale model captures the vehicle’s rugged silhouette and battlefield adaptation in striking detail. A must-have for collectors of WWII armor or Eastern Front dioramas, it authentically portrays the cold, unforgiving conditions where these machines fought and endured.
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