The Corgi "Military Vehicles" range presents higly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military vehicles. © Copyright 2003-2023 The Flying Mule, Inc. The influence of Tiger tanks on allied morale grew to almost mythical proportions, and was known as "Tigerphobia." Tigers destroyed tremendous amounts of enemy equipment and often just the sight of a Tiger would induce the Russian tankers to withdraw. The superior mobility of Allied tanks allowed them to attack from behind or from the side in the hope of taking a Tiger down. The 88mm main gun was the most powerful anti-tank gun in use by any army. Henschel Sd.Kfz.181 Tiger Production of the Tiger began in August 1942, and by August 1944 1,355 of these tanks had been built. It was in this semi-complete state that Tiger 131 was delivered to The Bovington Tank Museum in 1951. Only after this was the vehicle was stripped down and probed in the compilation of a thorough evaluation report. Following this exhibition, Tiger 131 was transported to military camps and population centres across the country in order to enable servicemen to see a Tiger tank "in the flesh" before meeting one in action. Earlier in the war Britain's first Sherman tank, acquired under Lend-Lease, was also displayed here. It was on this spot in 1919 that two captured German A7V tanks were placed on public display. German Army sPzAbt 504, #131, Horse Guards Parade, England, Captured Tank Display, November 1943 Limited EditionĪs the first Tiger tank to be captured intact, Tiger 131 was a significant public and military spectacle.
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