{"product_id":"1-35-semovente-m42-da-75-35","title":"1\/35 Semovente M42 da 75\/34","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eITA6759\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the end of the 1930’s the Italian Regio Esercito (Royal Italian Army) began to deploy self-propelled artillery guns to provide support for tanks and infantry units. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ‘Semovente’ 75\/18 was developed on the back of the ‘M’ series medium tank hull and soon became the most feared Italian armored vehicle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to its primary artillery role, the 75mm howitzer installed in the casemate proved to be a highly effective anti-tank weapon, capable of destroying even the most powerful and heavily armored British and American tanks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the war however, the Italian Regio Esercito requested the development of a version with increased offensive capability. The 75\/34 cannon which was originally designed for an anti-tank role, was fitted to the hull of the M42 self-propelled tank. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe initial units of which, were distributed to the Italian Army in the spring of 1943.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a result of its effective operational performance, it was also used by German anti-tank battalions after the armistice in September 1943.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ITALERI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50947761996054,"sku":"ITA6759","price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/0745\/0646\/files\/4ZoFJnw1Sv3Ya9SB5RrWnelpUFThjEBAv7MUF5cJ.jpg?v=1768585324","url":"https:\/\/www.chrishouse.ca\/products\/1-35-semovente-m42-da-75-35","provider":"Chris's House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}