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Formed specifically to carry out deep penetration, covert reconnaissance patrols and intelligence missions from behind enemy lines, the LRDG would also be engaged in combat operations. The commander of the German Afrika Korps, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, admitted that the Long Range Desert Group...

The Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) performed valuable deep penetration reconnaissance duties in addition to guiding the SAS to raids. The LRDG were not unknown to take part in raids themselves. This converted Chevrolet 30 cwt truck is ideal to act as a field...

From the depths of the desert, where no one would expect an attack to come, arrives the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) in their famous Chevrolet trucks, fully kitted out for fighting behind the enemy lines! The LRDG vehicles were mainly two wheel drive,...

From the depths of the desert, where no one would expect an attack to come, arrives the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) in their famous Chevrolet trucks, fully kitted out for fighting behind the enemy lines! The LRDG vehicles were mainly two wheel drive,...

Tear across the Western Desert wreaking havoc amongst the Axis lines with this great bundle of special forces troops. Two light trucks and two jeeps that are positively festooned with various types of machine gun make up an Armoured Platoon, plus there's enough infantry...

Use the New Bolt Action British Commonwealth plastic infantry, based on the 8th army plastic with heads to represent Australian, South African, New Zealander and LRDG/SAS troops, to stop the Axis forces in their tracks and defeat the Desert Fox himself, Erwin Rommel. Fighting...

The AS42 provided Italian forces with vehicles inspired by the effective tactics of the British SAS and Long Range Desert Group who were wreaking havoc in the Axis rear areas and providing valuable reconnaissance intelligence. Entering service in August 1942, the AS42 was very...

As with the LRDG vehicles, these are primarily mobile combat weapons rather than transportation. These jeeps were also often used by the SAS for raids and skirmishes. Provide an impressive amount of firepower from a mobile asset and keep your enemies pinned! This jeep...

The SAS were quick to see the potential for a rugged vehicle such as the Jeep, and in their usual manner added as many guns as it could possibly carry. As with the LRDG vehicles, these are primarily mobile combat weapons rather than transportation....

The Breda 20/65 Model 1935 was developed in Italy and widely used throughout the war. The weapon was diverse, capable as both an anti-aircraft weapon and a ground weapon. After Operation Compass ended in early 1941, the British captured large numbers of Breda 2cm...

The AS42 provided Italian forces with vehicles inspired by the effective tactics of the British SAS and Long Range Desert Group who were wreaking havoc in the Axis rear areas and providing valuable reconnaissance intelligence. Entering service in August 1942, the AS42 was very...

Formed in May of 1942, the Arditi X Regiment were named after the famed Italian assault units of the Great War and tasked with competing against the British LRDG and SAS units in the Western Desert. Initially formed up of three companies comprising paratroopers,...

Developed in Italy and widely used throughout the war, the Breda 20/65 Model 1935 was capable as both an anti-aircraft weapon and a ground weapon. After Operation Compass ended in early 1941, the British captured large numbers of Breda 2cm guns and put them...

Webstore Exclusive! This artillery piece is supplied with a laser-cut oval MDF base (120mm x 92mm) - only available through this webstore. You can now base your complete gun and crew together, making attractive mini-dioramas! LIGHT ARTILLERY The standard British field gun of World...

The AS42 provided Italian forces with vehicles inspired by the effective tactics of the British SAS and Long Range Desert Group who were wreaking havoc in the Axis rear areas and providing valuable reconnaissance intelligence. Entering service in August 1942, the AS42 was very...