1/35 GERMAN STURMGESCHUTZ IV T

The Sturmgeschuetz (storm or assault gun) was developed in the 1936-39 period to provide armored support for the infantry. This came about largely because the new tanks being produced were destined for the panzer (armored) divisions. In a battlefield situation there was no guarantee that tanks from an armored division would be available to support the infantry. Thus the idea of the assault gun regiment organic to an infantry division came about. Ages 10 and over.