{"title":"Zvezda 1\/72 Artillery WW2","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"zvezda-6112-1-72-45mm-m1937-53-k-with-crew","title":"45mm M1937 (53-K) with Crew","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 45-mm gun was used by Soviet troops on almost all fronts and took part in all major battles on the Eastern Front, from first fights in the summer of 1941 to the assault of Berlin in 1945. By 1941 the gun was already obsolete and was not very effective against armor of newer German tanks. However, it remained the principle Soviet gun until 1943 when Soviet artillery was supplemented with sufficient quantities of more powerful guns. Contents: 2 unpainted figures 1 anti-tank gun - 1 unit base with flag - 1 unit card\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zvezda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51527232061707,"sku":"6112","price":7.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/zvezda-6112-45mm-m1937-53-k-with-crew.gif?v=1749142408"},{"product_id":"zvezda-6114-1-72-3-7cm-pak-36-with-crew","title":"3.7cm PaK 36 with Crew","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen Hitler came to power, Germans started developing various armaments. At first, it was done secretly, but as time passed, they didn't think concealing these activities necessary. Among these armaments, Germans developed Pak-36 anti-tank gun. The gun was produced from 1935 to 1942. It could pierce armor of any mid-1930s tank, but, when Germans faced well-armored tanks, first British and then Soviet ones, the gun was deemed inefficient and obsolete. Contents: 2 unpainted soldiers 1 anti-tank gun - 1 unit base with flag - 1 unit card\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zvezda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51527232192779,"sku":"6114","price":7.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/zvezda-6114-3_7cm-pak-36-with-crew.gif?v=1749142312"},{"product_id":"zvezda-6115-1-72-37mm-m1939-61-k-with-crew","title":"37mm M1939 (61-K) with Crew","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnti-aircraft guns were first developed during World War I. During pre-World War II period there was an opinion that a gun should be universal, i.e. capable of firing at both air and ground targets. Soviet army command didn't support this view, however, Soviet anti-aircraft guns' construction allowed firing at a low angle. During World War II, practice has shown, that the theory was actually right. In various defensive operations, from battle for Moscow in 1941 to Battle of Kursk in 1943 Soviet anti-aircraft guns were equally efficient against enemy tanks and enemy planes. Contents: 2 unpainted soldiers 1 anti-aircraft gun - 1 unit base with flag - 1 unit card\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zvezda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51527232323851,"sku":"6115","price":7.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/zvezda-6115-37mm-m1939-61-k-with-crew.gif?v=1749142317"},{"product_id":"zvezda-6117-1-72-2cm-flak-38-with-crew","title":"2cm FlaK 38 with Crew","description":"\u003cp\u003e20-mm anti-aircraft gun Flak-38 was produced for a decade - from 1935 to 1945. It saw service during all stages of World War II. The gun was designed chiefly to shoot at low-flying targets. CONTENTS: 2 unpainted soldiers 1 anti-aircraft gun - 1 unit base with flag - 1 unit card\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zvezda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51527232356619,"sku":"6117","price":7.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/zvezda-6117-2cm-flak-38-with-crew.gif?v=1749142324"},{"product_id":"zvezda-6121-1-72-10-5cm-lefh-18-with-crew","title":"10.5cm leFH 18 with Crew","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter their defeat in World War I, Germans were prohibited to create certain modern armaments, yet nonetheless they did so, secretly. To fool the Allies, the newly developed howitzer was given the index 18 and all documents mentioning it referred to it as a heavy gun. In this way Germans were able to pretend that the gun was developed back in 1918 and the treaties were not violated. Contents: 2 unpainted figures 1 howitzer - 1 unit base with flag - 1 unit card\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zvezda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51527232454923,"sku":"6121","price":7.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/zvezda-6121-10_5cm-lefh-18-with-crew.gif?v=1749142330"},{"product_id":"zvezda-6122-1-72-122mm-m1938-m-30","title":"122mm M1938 (M-30)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 122-mm M-30 howitzer was designed by F.F. Petrov. The howitzer was produced until 1955 and it is still in military service in some countries today. The gun was simple, reliable and quite powerful. M-30 was one of the best World War II-era howitzers. Contents: 2 unpainted figures 1 howitzer - 1 unit base with flag - 1 unit card\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zvezda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51527232553227,"sku":"6122","price":7.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/zvezda-6122-122mm-m1938-m-30.gif?v=1749142335"},{"product_id":"zvezda-6145-1-72-76mm-m1927-with-crew","title":"76mm M1927 with Crew","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 76,2-mm Soviet infantry gun was designed to support infantry on battlefield. It was the first mass-produced heavy gun created in Soviet Union. The gun's production lasted from 1928 to 1943 and the total number of these guns produced is about 18000. The 76,2-mm guns took part in many pre-World War II conflicts as well as in World War II itself. Contents: 2 unpainted soldiers 1 anti-tank gun - 1 unit base with flag - 1 unit card\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zvezda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51527233601803,"sku":"6145","price":5.63,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/zvezda-6145-76mm-m1927-with-crew.gif?v=1749142391"},{"product_id":"zvezda-6148-1-72-85mm-m1939-52-k","title":"85mm M1939 (52-K)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoviet 85-mm anti-aircraft gun (designed in 1939) was widely used by Red army troops. These guns defended troops at front, administrative centers and factories. Anti-air divisions of Supreme High Command Reserve were armed with these guns. Effective range of 52-K guns was 10,5 km, so it could shoot at enemy planes at any height. 85-mm anti-aircraft guns could be used as anti-tank guns too. For example, the staff list of 1940 specified that 25 85-mm anti-aircraft guns (specifically for anti-tank use) were to be included in anti-tank artillery brigade. Its armor-piercing projectiles could pierce an 85 mm thick armor on a distance of up to 1 km. Contents: 4 unpainted soldiers 1 anti-aircraft gun - 1 unit base with flag - 1 unit card\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zvezda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51527233667339,"sku":"6148","price":12.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/zvezda-6148-85mm-m1939-52-k.gif?v=1749142396"},{"product_id":"zvezda-6156-1-72-7-5cm-leig-18-with-crew","title":"7.5cm leIG 18 with Crew","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 7,5 cm leichtes Infanteriegesch'tz 18 (or 7.5 cm le.IG 18) was developed by Rheinmetall in the 1920s to provide close artillery support for infantry units. This effective and reliable short-barreled gun would remain in production from 1932 until the end of the war, with over 12,000 units made. This gun was normally served by a five-man crew The le.IG 18 featured a split-trail carriage that could be used to tow the gun, then broken into two rails to proved a more stable firing platform. It also had an armored shield to protect the crew when the weapon was deployed. It fired a shell weighing 6 kilograms at a rate up to 12 rounds per minute and a maximum range of more than 3500 meters. Contents: 2 unpainted figures 1 gun - 1 unit base with flag - 1 unit card\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zvezda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51527233863947,"sku":"6156","price":7.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/zvezda-6156-7_5cm-leig-18-with-crew.gif?v=1749142420"},{"product_id":"zvezda-6158-1-72-8-8cm-flak-36-37-with-crew","title":"8.8cm FlaK 36\/37 with Crew","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 88mm Flugabwehrkanone 36 and 37, or Flak 36 and Flak 37, was one of the best anti-aircraft and anti-tank guns used by any country during World War II. The Germans affectionately referred to this big gun by its size: Acht-acht or eight-eight. Though this powerful weapon took more than two minutes to deploy into firing position, it's ability to destroy enemy aircraft and tanks became legendary. Altogether, more than 20,000 of these excellent guns were constructed. The Flak 36 and 37 were almost identical (the Flak 37 featured updated instruments and targeting gear), and had interchangeable parts. While it was originally designed for use against aircraft, the high muzzle velocity and heavy weight of the 88mm shell, combined with an ability to depress the muzzle all the way to horizontal (unlike most AA guns of the time) made it an excellent anti-tank gun as well. It could even fire high-explosive shells against ground troops and fixed installations, making it a very well-rounded weapon system. Contents: 4 unpainted soldiers 1 anti-aircraft gun - 1 unit base with flag - 1 unit card\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zvezda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51527233929483,"sku":"6158","price":12.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/zvezda-6158-8_8cm-flak-3637-with-crew.gif?v=1749142426"},{"product_id":"zvezda-6169-1-72-qf-2-pdr-with-crew","title":"QF 2-pdr with Crew","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommonly known simply as the 2 pounder gun, this 40mm cannon was originally designed to serve as the tank gun for the Vickers Cruiser Tank Mk. I. For economic and standardization reasons, the British government decided to use it as the standard anti-tank gun as well. Thus, in 1936, the Ordnance QF 2 pounder Mark IX on Carriage Mark II was born. The gun carriage, designed by Woolwich Arsenal, could be used to tow the gun or converted into a firing platform with 360 degree traverse by removing the wheels. The 2 pounder gun was more powerful than other anti-tank guns of the time (which were typically 20mm to 37mm). But, this added power came at the price of a much greater weight and a high profile that made it easier for the enemy to locate and target the gun. As tank armor improved over the course of the war, however, it quickly became clear that the 2 pounder was not strong enough, and after 1941 it was gradually replaced by more powerful 6 pounder guns. The 2 pounder was never issued high explosive ammunition, which further reduced its effectiveness against unarmored targets. Contents: 2 unpainted soldiers 1 gun - 1 unit base with flag - 1 unit card\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zvezda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51527234224395,"sku":"6169","price":7.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/zvezda-6169-qf-2-pdr-with-crew.gif?v=1749142443"},{"product_id":"zvezda-6170-1-72-bofors-40mm-l-60-mk-i-ii-with-crew","title":"Bofors 40mm L\/60 Mk I\/II with Crew","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned by the Swedish manufacturer AB Bofors, this 40mm autocannon was one of the most widely used anti-aircraft guns of World War II. The weapon was so popular and reliable, that a version of it continues to be used today. Variants of the Bofors 40mm AA gun were used by almost every major combatant of World War II, both on land and at sea. Over 5,000 Bofors guns were sent to the USSR during the war under the Lend-Lease program. The Bofors gun fired up to 120 2-pound, high-explosive shells per minute, and could engage targets at an altitude of 12,500 feet (3800 m). The original design was difficult to use against fast-moving aircraft, so the British army created a mechanical computer called the Kerrison Director which helped the three-man firing team acquire their targets. But, this system was often difficult to use, and required a large electrical generator, forcing most crews to rely on the guns back-up iron sights. Contents: 4 unpainted soldiers 1 anti-aircraft gun - 1 unit base with flag - 1 unit card\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zvezda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51527234289931,"sku":"6170","price":12.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/zvezda-6170-bofors-40mm-l60-mk-iii-with-crew.gif?v=1749142450"},{"product_id":"zvezda-6253-1-72-76mm-m1942-zis-3","title":"76mm M1942 (ZiS-3)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoviet 76-mm anti-tank gun ZiS-3 was developed during 1941. In February of 1942 it was officially adopted for Red army service. Mass production of this gun began in the same year. ZiS-3 was capable of piercing armor of a majority of German light and medium tanks. The gun was also noted for its reliability and durability. ZiS-3 guns were also easy in manufacturing, and vast numbers of these guns could be produced in short amount of time. In fact, the total amount of ZiS-3 guns produced during World War II is slightly less than 50000. Contents: 3 unpainted soldiers 1 anti-tank gun - 1 unit base with flag Card for wargame can be downloaded from website: www.art-of-tactic.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zvezda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51527239172363,"sku":"6253","price":7.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/zvezda-6253-76mm-m1942-zis-3.gif?v=1749142588"},{"product_id":"zvezda-6257-1-72-7-5cm-pak-40-with-crew","title":"7.5cm PaK 40 with Crew","description":"\u003cp\u003eDevelopment of Pak 40 gun started in 1938, however, since the gun didn't fit the ‘blitzkrieg‘ concept, it went on rather slowly. The gun was finally adopted for army service in the end of 1941, when both failure of ‘blitzkrieg‘ and incapability of smaller German guns to damage soviet tanks T-34 and KV became evident. Pak 40 gun had a greater firepower than its Soviet counterpart, the ZiS-3 gun, but it was far less mobile and more expensive to produce. Contents: 3 unpainted figures 1 anty-tank gun - 1 unit base with flag Card for wargame can be downloaded from website: www.art-of-tactic.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zvezda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51527239368971,"sku":"6257","price":7.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/zvezda-6257-7_5cm-pak-40-with-crew.gif?v=1749142597"}],"url":"https:\/\/anglia-models.com\/fr\/collections\/zvezda-1-72-artillery.oembed","provider":"Anglia Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}