LeIG18 75mm light howitzer – Eastern Front crew (German)

Description

The 7.5 cm leichtes Infanteriegeschütz 18 (le.IG 18) was a German infantry support gun used during World War II. Developed by Rheinmetall in 1927 and produced from 1932 to 1945, it was designed to provide close support for infantry units. The gun had a calibre of 75 mm and could fire high-explosive shells up to 3,550 meters. It featured a hydro-pneumatic recoil system and a top-break breech. The le.IG 18 was versatile, with variants for mountain and airborne troops, and saw extensive use on all fronts during the war

• Original file: RKX and Flyde Armouries
• Painting: MarDav Miniatures
• These models are designed for modellers and collectors. They are not toys and are not suitable for children.
• Model supplied unassembled and unpainted. Additional finishing may be required during assembly.
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• Photos and dimensions are at 28mm unless noted otherwise.
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• Other scales and dimensions may be available upon request.
• Models supplied at scales smaller than 20mm may be an alternative design more suitable for small scale prints. These are designed by Bergman or TigerAce1945