1:72 scale diecast metal tank from the Hobby Master Ground Power Series HG3006. KV-2 Heavy Artillery Tank Russian Army 4th Mechanized Grp, Western Ukraine, June 1940.

Length 4 inches
Width 2 inches

Features:
* Diecast metal and plastic construction.
* Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
* 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.

During Operation Barbarossa, German soldiers and equipment poured across the Russian border while German planes bombed and attacked Russian ground troops. On Monday June 30 1941 the town of Lvov fell to German forces. Part of the original defense of Lvov was the 4th Mechanized Corps but being overwhelmed by the German advance they and others withdrew and moved further back into Russia. They performed stalling actions and tried to delay the Germans as best they could to give Russia time to gather strength. The Russians made a stand in the city of Uman where they confront the German Army Group South. On August 8 1941 the Germans end the battle of Uman by completely encircling the Russian and taking 103,000 Soviet prisoners. In the process 3 Russian mechanized groups were destroyed with one being the best, the 4th Mechanized Corp. With the loss of the 4th a sense of panic set in and the Soviets became fully aware of what they were up against. Lvov remained in German control until March 10 1944 when Soviet forces re-captured it on their way to Berlin.