{"product_id":"churchill-mk-vii-15mm-ww2","title":"Churchill Mk VII \/ Crocodile – 15mm WW2 Infantry Tank","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e15mm Churchill Mk VII \/ Crocodile Tank for Late War British Armies\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd one of Britain's most distinctive heavy infantry tanks to your force with this \u003cstrong\u003e15mm Churchill Mk VII\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplied with the components to represent the formidable \u003cstrong\u003eChurchill Crocodile flamethrower tank\u003c\/strong\u003e. With its heavy armour, 75mm main gun and distinctive fuel trailer, the Crocodile is an ideal addition to \u003cstrong\u003eLate War British armies\u003c\/strong\u003e and particularly well suited to forces representing the fighting in Normandy and North-West Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChurchill Mk VII\u003c\/strong\u003e was a heavily armoured development of Britain's Churchill infantry tank and entered service during the later stages of the Second World War. Its thick armour, wide tracks and excellent ability to cross difficult terrain made it particularly effective when supporting infantry in assaults against prepared defensive positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChurchill Crocodile\u003c\/strong\u003e adapted the Mk VII by replacing the hull machine gun with a powerful flame projector supplied from an armoured fuel trailer towed behind the tank. Retaining its turret-mounted 75mm gun, the Crocodile combined conventional tank firepower with a highly effective close-assault weapon and saw extensive use by British forces from Normandy through the campaign in North-West Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Britain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late World War II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Western Front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Churchill Mk VII \/ Churchill Crocodile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Infantry Tank \/ Flamethrower Tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain Armament:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75mm gun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrocodile Armament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hull-mounted flame projector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3D printed grey PLA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unpainted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePack Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Churchill Mk VII tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × closed-hatch turret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × open-hatch turret with commander\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Churchill Crocodile fuel trailer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable for 15mm WW2 Wargaming\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Churchill Mk VII and Crocodile are particularly well suited to \u003cstrong\u003eLate War British forces\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing heavily armoured infantry support for armies representing the campaigns of 1944–1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Crocodile became particularly associated with \u003cstrong\u003eNormandy and the Western Front\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its combination of heavy armour, conventional 75mm firepower and flamethrower capability made it valuable during assaults against bunkers, fortified positions and defended terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Churchill Mk VII and Crocodile are represented in major WW2 tabletop systems including \u003cstrong\u003eBolt Action\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eFlames of War\u003c\/strong\u003e, making the model a useful choice for players building British forces for those systems at 15mm scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for use alongside other \u003cstrong\u003e15mm WW2 miniatures\u003c\/strong\u003e, it can also be incorporated into other historical tabletop wargaming systems where appropriately scaled third-party miniatures are permitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're building a British assault force for Normandy, adding specialist armour to a Late War army or looking for one of the most recognisable British engineering vehicles of the conflict, the Churchill Crocodile provides a distinctive addition to the tabletop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGameCraft products are independently produced and are not affiliated with or endorsed by any tabletop game publisher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e3D Printed in New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGameCraft's \u003cstrong\u003e15mm WW2 miniature range\u003c\/strong\u003e is produced locally in New Zealand, giving NZ wargamers convenient access to tanks, artillery, infantry and other battlefield models without relying solely on overseas imports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair the Churchill Mk VII \/ Crocodile with other \u003cstrong\u003e15mm British infantry, tanks and support vehicles\u003c\/strong\u003e to expand your Late War Western Front force.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eskice Miniatures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43225182830686,"sku":"MM-WW2-GBR-LW-11","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/0356\/6174\/files\/Churchill-WW2-miniature-01.webp?v=1789105250","url":"https:\/\/gamecraft.co.nz\/products\/churchill-mk-vii-15mm-ww2","provider":"GameCraft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}