Commemorating the first clash of tanks in history 100 years ago, Warlord Games releases two amazing 28mm scale tank model bundles.
The two bundles come with three models each and commemorate the the first tank engagement in history during the Battle of Lys. Each bundle comes with three tanks: one with three British MKIVs and one with three German A7Vs.
99 years ago, on the 24th-27th of April, the first historical clash between tanks occurred. During the battle of Lys, a struggle for land ensued and the Germans launched an attack, that debut their first tank, the A7V. Advancing further into Allied lines, a group of 3 A7vs were then engaged by a squadron of British Mark IV’s, one male and two females. Armed with only machine guns the female Mark IV’s were unable to damage the German A7V’s and sustained damage which compromised the crew, forcing them pull back.
Alone against 3 A7V’s, the Mark IV Male stood it’s ground, armed with 6-pounder guns it took out the lead A7V. Realising the threat, and that British reinforcements and artillery would arrive soon the other two A7Vs pulled back. The British Mark IV was later then reinforced by Whippet light tanks and pressed on.
100 Years of the Tank – MKIV Squadron: $112.00
After going through numerous versions, ranging from Mark I to VIII, the British Mark IV is an upgraded, heavily armoured version of the Mark I. Due to time constraints it couldn’t have all the upgrades it was initially prepared for but still made a contribution to the European battlefields, it was armed with three machine guns and two 6-pounders for the Male and five .303 Lewis machine guns for the Female.
This bundle contains:
- A Male Mark IV Tank
- Two Female Mark IV Tanks
100 Years of the Tank – A7V Zug: $112.00
Being the sole tank used by the Germans during the first World War I, it had brief fluctuating success despite it’s late appearance. It was armed with six 7.92 mm MG08 machine guns and a 5.7 cm Maxim-Nordenfelt cannon mounted at the front, which made it a threat to both the Allied troops and tanks.
This bundle contains:
- Three A7V Tanks
These bundles are great for those looking to get started in Bolt Action – World War One scenarios and looking for vehicles.
For more information on these bundles, other World One tank models, and more, visit Warlord Games!
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