Description
Unpainted white metal kit, requires some modelling skill. Caution contains lead and small parts not suitable for young children
£3.30
Supply carts developed by Egypt to support the leading troops as they crossed the Suez Canal in 1973. approximately 2000 of these were constructed. Each cart allowed 2 men to haul up to 350kg of Weapons, food, ammunition and water to front line 1-3 miles from the Canal until bridges could be put in place. These are very similar to the Paratrooper carts of WW2. (2 carts and 4 crew)
Unpainted white metal kit, requires some modelling skill. Caution contains lead and small parts not suitable for young children
Weight | 0.05 kg |
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Dimensions | 4 cm |
Arab Republican infantry wearing Soviet ssh40 style Helmet, in light marching order, armed with mixed weapons including AK 47, Swedish K SMG, LMG and RPG (20 figures) suitable for Egypt, Syria, Iraq and many other Arab nations. Troops are depicted with blanket/greatcoat across the body as was typical for the cold desert nights. 1960-80s
Arab Commandos based on the troops that assaulted the Suez Canal in 1973. They wear a smock to carry all the rations and ammo they will need for the first few hours of battle. Regular Arab support can be used for heavy weapons teams
Commando battalions were also used as airmobile units dropped behind enemy lines. (20 figs)
An Eastern-bloc assault boat that could be paddled or pulled across rivers and water obstacles. These and other designs were used by Egypt to cross the Suez canal in 1973, very similar to WW2 designs, a simple 1 part inflated hull ( 2x boat with 6 crew )