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BMW R75 w/Sidecar

By: Italeri

Type: Miniatures Box Set

Product Line: Military Infantry (1/35) (Italeri)

3 figures

MSRP old price: $20.50


Product Info

Title
BMW R75 w/Sidecar
Publisher
Sub-category
Publish Year
2012
Dimensions
10.25x6.5x1.5"
NKG Part #
2147894822
MFG. Part #
ITA0315-12
Type
Miniatures Box Set
Age Range
14 Years and Up

Description

The new German army made use of the experiences collected in World War I to realize their modern reconstruction based on motorization. Despite the limitations of the Treaty of Versailles able commanders introduced civilian vehicles into the army, thus creating a motorized mentality. In 1940 already, a battalion consisting of 3 to 4 companies each equipped with 52 motorcycles with sidecars and 4 motorcycles (single), was integrated into the motorized infantry and the armored divisions. Moreover, motorcycles were present in nearly all other Wehrmacht units, especially with the reconnaissance units and the command, as well as the pioneer and the supply units. Produced in 16,500 units, the BMW R 75 together with the Zijndapp KS 750 formed the nucleus of the motorized units on all theatres of operations, especially in Africa and in Russia. The motorcycle was armored with an MG 34 mounted on the sidecar. On the road, it reached a maximum speed of 92 Km/h.

Skill Level 2.

Models are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.