In the 1930s a British mission observed the field maneuvers of the Russian army and were impressed by the performance of some of their tanks, which were influenced by the designs of American Walter Christie. The British decided to develop their own fast cruiser tank for their army, and their efforts eventually resulted in the Crusader. When it entered operational service in 1941 as part of Operation Battleaxe in North Africa, the Crusader was found to be faster than its German counterparts, but had a less powerful gun, thinner armor, and was less reliable. Nevertheless, it served well as a battle tank until replaced by newer designs.

Type = Models
Period = World War 2
Scale = 1/48 Scale
Material = Plastic
Finish = Unpainted
Date of Release = 2010-01-01
Status = Available MSRP: $36.99