{"product_id":"bolt-action-australian-matilda-ii-infantry-tank-20-off","title":"Bolt Action -  Australian Matilda II infantry tank 20% Off","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-template--15430969098320__main\" class=\"shopify-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details product-default has-sidebar\" data-section-id=\"template--15430969098320__main\" data-section-type=\"product\" id=\"ProductSection-template--15430969098320__main\" data-has-combo=\"false\" data-image-opo=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productView-bottom scroll-trigger animate--fade-in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container-1770\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tabs-contents tabs-contents-horizontal clearfix halo-text-format\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content is-active\" id=\"tab-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"toggle-content is-active popup-mobile\" id=\"tab-description-mobile\" data-product-description-4397924122704=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-popup-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis boxed set allows for one of three variants to be assembled: Matilda II with 2-pounder anti-tank gun, Close Support with 3” howitzer or Frog flamethrower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough obsolete in the European theatre, the A12 Matilda II infantry tank’s heavy armour and proven weaponry were ideal against the lightly equipped Japanese forces in the Far East. The nature of the terrain precluded the large armoured formations experienced in North Africa. Instead, the Matilda-equipped Australian 4th Armoured Brigade was broken up and deployed as individual troops of three tanks in direct support to the infantry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Australians made several field conversions to the standard A12 Matilda II, the two main additions being armoured guards fitted to the front tracks and protection against the turret ring becoming a shot trap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Matilda Frog was a terrifying weapon, firing gouts of pressurised flame. Needing a 20-second pause between shots while the pressure built up again, it required close infantry support to prevent the tank being overrun by the enemy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains one resin and metal medium tank, Bolt Action stat card, vehicle damage markers, full colour waterslide decals, Bolt Action order die.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModels supplied unassembled and unpainted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-template--15430969098320__product-recommendations\" class=\"shopify-section halo-product-block-sections\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"halo-block halo-product-block halo-recommendations-block section-block-template--15430969098320__product-recommendations scroll-trigger animate--slide-in\" id=\"halo-recommendations-block-template--15430969098320__product-recommendations\" data-limit=\"10\" data-layout=\"slider\" data-url=\"\/recommendations\/products?section_id=template--15430969098320__product-recommendations\u0026amp;product_id=4397924122704\u0026amp;limit=10\" data-image-ratio=\"\" data-swipe=\"false\" data-recommendations-block=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrapper-container container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"halo-block-header text-center block-title--style1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59175822950783,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/0986\/8979\/files\/402415001_Australian-Matilda-II-infantry-tank7_medium_3802549c-fff7-4541-8e52-b05bd7ece75d.avif?v=1794499614","url":"https:\/\/www.dracogaming.co.uk\/products\/bolt-action-australian-matilda-ii-infantry-tank-20-off","provider":"Draco Gaming","version":"1.0","type":"link"}