{"title":"Valentine's Day","description":"\u003cp\u003eLove is in the air, and what better way to show that special someone you're thinking about them on Valentine's Day than with... a Valentine!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"valentine-ii-cruiser-tank","title":"Valentine II infantry tank","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Valentine tank was a tough and reliable workhorse of the Commonwealth and Soviet armies. Though superseded by the Churchill and Sherman on the Western Front, the 16-ton machine was also used by New Zealand forces in the Far East and continued to be used in notable in numbers by Stalin’s Red Army, who appreciated their comfort, on the Eastern Front until the end of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in the Western Desert in 1940, the British army used the well-armoured tank to support the infantry’s advance. The three-man crews found the tank cramped and slow, but very reliable. Additionally, the Valentine was well armoured for its day – at 65mm thick, the steel could shrug off most hits. The tank could hit back with the 40mm 2-pounder and a Besa machine gun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains one resin \u0026amp; metal Valentine II infantry tank, Bolt Action stat card, vehicle damage markers, full-colour decal sheet and Bolt Action Order dice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003eModels supplied unassembled and unpainted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31469092667472,"sku":"WGB-BI-156","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0255\/0949\/4864\/files\/WGB-BI-156_Valentine_II_Infantry_Tank1.jpg?v=1701267547"},{"product_id":"valentine-infantry-tank-mk-iii-v","title":"Valentine Infantry tank Mk III \/ V","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most produced Valentine variant, the Mk III was an improved design with a completely redesigned turret, internal mantlet and enlarged turret basket which gave additional room for the loader to operate the upgraded QF 2-pdr Mk V gun. This in turn freed up the commander for other duties. To offset the additional turret for the new turret the side armour was reduced slightly from 60mm to 50mm. The Mk III served from 1941.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mk V, which was externally identical to the MK III with the key difference being a new GMC diesel engine and transmission. The MK V saw service from 1942. Both the Mk III and Mk V were also supplied to the Soviet Union under the lend lease program and were well liked by Soviet crews who rated their straightforward but effective design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains one resin \u0026amp; metal vehicle and damage markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003eModels supplied unassembled and unpainted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40025591447632,"sku":"405101020","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0255\/0949\/4864\/products\/405101020_ValentineInfantrytankMkIII_V1.jpg?v=1674134015"},{"product_id":"valentine-infantry-tank-mk-ix","title":"Valentine Infantry tank Mk IX","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Valentine infantry tank Mk IX was, in effect, a Mk V, powered by a US GMC diesel engine and transmission giving it improved mobility and reliability. The Mk IX was upgraded with a potent 6-pounder gun, sacrificing the coaxial machine gun for increased anti-armour performance. Late models had an improved diesel engine, giving it 165 hp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the forces of the British Commonwealth, the Valentine Mk IX served in the armies of the Soviet Union through the lend lease program. Soviet tank crews were well disposed towards the Valentines, being uncomplicated but effective in their design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn games of Bolt Action this is a medium tank with a medium anti-tank gun that can be included in any armoured platoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains one resin \u0026amp; metal Bolt Action vehicle with stat card and vehicle damage markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003eModels supplied unassembled and unpainted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40124777398352,"sku":"405101021","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0255\/0949\/4864\/products\/405101021_Valentine-Infantry-tank-Mk-IX-1.jpg?v=1681407828"}],"url":"https:\/\/store.warlordgames.com\/collections\/valentines-day\/metal.oembed","provider":"Warlord Games UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}