Brickskrieg 1/100 Scale Matilda II Tank
Usually shipped within 24 hours
UK deliveries from £4.95
Delivery & Returns
Delivery & Returns
We use the Royal Mail, DHL Express or UPS for our customers. For UK addresses, deliveries under 10kg are a standard £4.95 via Royal Mail Tracked 48 Service. For orders over 10kg and overseas customers, postage is calculated for you at checkout once you have entered your postal address. This price, does not include any potential custom charges that may apply, depending on the product or destination, as every country has very different import duties / taxes. Online exclusive products (such as trainers) will be delivered to you directly from the printer, separate from other items in your order, but your postage fee covers ALL items in your order.
If you are unhappy with your purchase, please email shop@tankmuseum.org within fourteen (14) working days of receiving your goods, and return it to us at the address below, in its original condition, unopened (with any seals and shrink-wrap intact) and we will issue you a full refund or replace it. Goods must be returned at your own cost. If the item is faulty, you do not need to return it, we will send you a replacement free of charge.
Description
Description
Start collecting this NEW range of miniature brick models today!
Made in conjunction with our friends at Brickskreig, who have set out to make WWII gaming accessible and fun. This is a brilliant starter pack for battle gaming or collecting your own brick army at a fantastic price.
Alongside a 45 piece brick set, this model comes with a fun fact card about each tank and instructions QR code.
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The Matilda II was a British infantry tank that played a significant role in World War II, particularly during the early years of the conflict. Introduced in the late 1930s, it was heavily armoured for its time, with thick sloped armour that provided excellent protection against enemy fire, particularly from anti-tank weapons.
The Matilda II primarily served in the North African campaign, where its armour proved to be highly effective against Italian and early German tanks. Its reliability and durability earned it the nickname "Queen of the Desert" among Allied forces.
Despite its formidable armour, the Matilda II was hampered by its relatively weak armament, consisting of a 2-pounder (40mm) main gun, which struggled against heavily armoured German tanks encountered later in the war. However, its role as an infantry support tank and its ability to absorb enemy fire contributed to its effectiveness on the battlefield.
Overall, the Matilda II played a crucial role in the early years of World War II, providing Allied forces with a heavily armoured and reliable infantry tank that proved invaluable in various theatres of the war.