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RUSSTAL052 Russian T-70M Light Tank - Winter Variant
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Product Code: RUSSTAL052
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RUSSTAL052 - Russian T-70M Light Tank - Winter Variant - Stalingrad 1942
The Russian T-70 Light Tank was the 1942 replacement for the earlier T-60 variant. It was used both as an armored reconnaissance vehicle as well as for close infantry support. It was armed with a 45mm L/46 main gun and a coaxial 7.62 MG. It suffered from many of the shortcomings of other Russian tanks such as a single man turret which made coordination of multiple tanks nearly impossible as the commander had far too many responsibilities within his own vehicle. It did however play a role in the Battle of Stalingrad where its small size among the rubble allowed it a bit more freedom of movement and was relatively easily "dug-in" as a strongpoint for close infantry defense. Starting in 1943, the lighter tanks such as the T-70 were phased out and their role was taken on by the heavier T-34. They continued to see service in mobile artillery, reconnaissance, and rear echelon units moving forward.
 The Model has the following features:- Extremely realstic sculpting and weathering - Opening/Closing Commanders Hatch - 3 Pieces of Removable stowage - Fully rotating turret - Gun Barrel Raises/Lowers - Mixed Media Construction with superior detail    60mm Hand Painted figure for collectors from the World War II product range.
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First Legion Toy Soldiers are hand painted collectibles that contain various metals including lead and are therefore not suitable for children. Further, as each figure is hand painted, slight variations may exist between the figure shown in the photo and the actual figure received.
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