Panther Turret Bunker

By 1943 the concept of utilising tank turrets in fixed fortified positions had become standard practice within the German Army. Generally the turrets used for these purposes were either from captured enemy tanks or obsolete designs.

Using such turrets, especially those that were obsolete meant the turret itself was under gunned and offered poor armour protection; therefore posing little threat to the Allied tanks facing them.

Manned by a specially trained crew of three; a commander, loader and gunner the Panther turrets were employed as part of the fortified positions known as the Hitler Line overlooking the Liri Valley during the Cassino campaign.

The change was thought to be radical due to the fact that the Panther was still in production and was at the time Germany’s premier medium battle tank.

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS:

• 1x resin and metal Panther Turret Bunker