War Master Military Machines TK0001
Matilda II Diecast Model
British Army 11th Royal Tank Rgt, Dover, England, 1940, Canal Defence Light

1:72 Scale		Length		Width
Matilda II		2.75"		1.5"

Canal Defence Light (CDL) was a British "secret weapon" of the Second World War. It was based upon the use of a powerful carbon-arc searchlight mounted on a tank. It was intended to be used during night-time attacks, when the light would allow enemy positions to be targeted. A secondary use of the light would be to dazzle and disorient enemy troops, making it harder for them to return fire accurately. The inaccurate name Canal Defence Light was used to conceal the device's true purpose.

Matilda II

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War Master Military Machines

The War Master "Military Machines" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military vehicles.

War Master "Military Machines" diecast vehicles feature:

• 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.