{"product_id":"carro-armato-m13-platoon","title":"Bolt Action: Carro Armato M13 Platoon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCarro Armato M13 Platoon\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced by Fiat Ansaldo, the \u003cstrong\u003eM13\/40\u003c\/strong\u003e was the main battle tank of the Italian army in World War II and served throughout the war following its introduction in 1940. Although designated as a medium tank it was more in line with the light tanks of other nations at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith armour up to 42mm thick, and armed with a 47mm main gun backed up by up to four 8mm machine guns, it carried a four-man crew. Its diesel engine, whilst underpowered, giving a top speed of around 20mph, was less vulnerable to catching fire and had better range than petrol-fuelled vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe most widely produced Italian tank of the war, the M13\/40 battled on in the Western Desert and Italy despite Allied tanks far eclipsing it in firepower, speed and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis superb plastic kit can alternatively be assembled as a \u003cstrong\u003eSemovente Platoon\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Semovente 75\/18 self-propelled gun brings some much needed armoured reinforcements to Italian forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Semovente was an Italian self-propelled gun, built by mounting the 75mm Obice da 75\/18 modello 34 mountain gun on the chassis of a M13\/40 or M14\/41 tank. It had riveted steel plates, which were thicker but also less sloped than in the original tank. Frontal armour was almost vertical, but it consisted of two plates rather than a single layer, which improved stopping power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains 3 plastic tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003eModels supplied unassembled and unpainted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warlord Games\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGame System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bolt Action\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStock Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf this item is not currently in stock at time of order, we will order it for you as a \u003cstrong\u003eDirect Order\u003c\/strong\u003e from Warlord Games.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect Order items are sourced directly from the manufacturer on your behalf. Delivery times may be longer than standard in-stock items and can vary depending on supplier availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your order includes a Direct Order item, these items may ship separately from in-stock products.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57784871190909,"sku":"402018004","price":49.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5162\/3999\/files\/402018004_CarroArmatoM13platoon01_a99e397a-f431-4911-bf8d-2f85ae01986d.jpg?v=1779213327","url":"https:\/\/battlecitygames.co.uk\/products\/carro-armato-m13-platoon","provider":"Battle City Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}