Bolt Action - A12 Matilda II Infantry Tank Italian Airborne Studio Miniatures painted by Kirsten

Studio Miniatures painted by Kirsten Williams

able to penetrate almost all Allied armour at battlefield ranges

those with a special aptitude for accuracy and field craft were often employed as snipers

an inexpensive and reliable way to transport up to 8 men across the tabletop

5 cm PaK 40 (7

Bolt Action - A12 Matilda II Infantry Tank Italian Airborne Studio Miniatures painted by KirstenIntroduced into the Battle for France in 1940, Matilda IIs caused problems for the Germans, whose 37mm and 50mm anti tank guns were simply unable to penetrate the thick armour of the Matilda, famously causing consternation during the Arras counter attack. Synonymous with the ferocious battles in North Africa where it was to meet its match against the infamous 88s of the Afrika Korps, the "Queen of the Desert" nevertheless gave sterling service. Later,