German Befehlspanzer 38H light command tank – solid resin, hand-painted, and weathered. Ideal for collectors and wargaming.
The Befehlspanzer 38H was a German command tank used during World War II, based on the French Hotchkiss H35 light tank chassis. After the German occupation of France in 1940, they captured many French tanks, including the Hotchkiss H35. The Befehlspanzer variant was modified for command purposes by removing the main armament and equipping the tank with additional radio equipment and antennas to improve communication capabilities on the battlefield. This adaptation allowed German commanders to coordinate their units more effectively, leveraging the robust and reliable French design to enhance their operational command and control. The use of captured equipment like the Befehlspanzer 38H exemplifies Germany's resourcefulness in augmenting their armored forces during the war.
