Sd.Kfz 251/23 2cm Recce Hanomag cavalry

Sd.Kfz 251/23 2cm Recce Hanomag cavalryThe Hanomag Sd. Kfz 251 named after its manufacturer Hannoversche Maschinenbau AG was the ubiquitous German half track used throughout World War II to transport mechanised infantry units panzergrenadiers. The carrier version was adapted to various roles, throughout the conflict and was used in most theatres. The German designation for the carrier SdKfz 251 was short for special ordinance vehicle, and the Sd. Kfz. 251 23 was a turreted recce

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which they employed by the thousand

the Medium Vickers machine gun on tripod served through both World Wars and even on past Korea

the French army could field 2000 British 3”mortars

metal pieces for detailing including options for raised or folded down canopy and an optional MG42

We imagine that Montrose may well have picked up some of these on a campaigns though he did not record so doing

to give excellent fire power when needed

The mortars were normally grouped together with the heavy machine gun company of the Battalion

Used to pull field pieces around the Vickers Utility fulfilled a vital role for the Belgian army

The box contains 40 Mahdist Ansar

accessories

This model represents the "Neu" 250/7 version of the vehicle that was in use from 1943 onwards in most theatres