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Paul at Warlord Games Sponsoring Member of TMP of Warlord Games writes:

The latest vehicle to be released from the range we picked up when we bought BEF MIniatures is the famous A12 Matilda II tank. It has now been remastered, and is ready to face the advance of the Hun now…

A12 Matilda II (BEF)

One of the most distinctive armored fighting vehicles in the British forces, the Matilda II served from the beginning of the war right through to the end of hostilities and took part in the action in Europe, the Pacific, Russian Front and the campaign in the Western Desert.

A12 Matilda II (BEF)

Our A12 Matilda II is the variant found during the early stages of the war in Europe. It is differentiated from its cousin fighting in the desert by the tail skid, lowered suspension, and single exhaust.

A12 Matilda II (BEF)

The Matilda's almost legendary heavy armor was impervious to 37mm and 50mm anti-tank guns operating at the time by German forces, and the 47mm guns used by the Italians in North Africa. Only the 75mm and 88mm guns could knock the Matilda out with any real reliability. The cost of this heavy armor was its slow speed – only managed around six mph in the desert. This wasn't seen as too much of a drawback, as the British were mainly using the Matilda in an infantry support role, and the Matilda moving at the same pace as its charges was a definite benefit!

A12 Matilda II (BEF)

Almost 3,000 A12s were produced during WWII, with many being sent to Russia under the Lend Lease program.

A12 Matilda II (BEF)

The Matilda II is now available in our store for £20.00 GBP. You can also get three of them as a Platoon Deal for £55.00 GBP, saving you £5.00 GBP!

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