1:72 scale diecast metal tank from the Hobby Master Ground Power Series HG3005. KV-1 Heavy Tank Russian Army, Demiansk, Russia, March 1942.

Length 4 inches
Width 2 inches

Features:
* Diecast metal and plastic construction.
* Rotating turret and elevating cannon.
* Painted, fitted, non-moving tracks on detailed non-rotating wheels.
* Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
* Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
* Clear acrylic display case to protect model.

Demiansk is located south of Leningrad and on February 8, 1942 it became the location of the encirclement of 100,000 German soldiers. Anxious to keep the momentum going the Russians parachuted 2 brigades into the pocket only to have them annihilated. With two airfields within the Demiansk Pocket, Hitler was assured the troops could be supplied by air so he ordered the Germans to hold their position until relief could arrive. In spite of several attempts by the Russians to eliminate the German forces within the pocket each thrust was beaten back. Finally on March 21st 1942 German forces managed to create a corridor through to the pocket and provide the much needed support. One month later the trapped forces managed to break out but even though the pocket ceased to exist fierce fighting continued in the area and Demiansk wasn�t liberated until March 1, 1943 when the Germans retreated.