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Battle of tank t 342/21/2024 ![]() Its 500hp diesel engine was less prone to explosion as occurred in gasoline engines. Its unique shape created by sloped armor was revolutionary. Introduced in 1941 and updated over the course of the war, the T-34’s secret development surprised parties on all sides. The T-34 tank has become synonymous with World War II and the Red Army. She never woke again and died two months later on March 15, 1944, but she won’t soon be forgotten. ![]() However, while attempting to fix her tank amidst battle, Oktyabrskaya was hit by shrapnel, sending her into a coma. Machine gun nests and artillery placements fell under her tank’s fury. Through her grief she inflicted pain and punishment on her enemy. Not only did she fight against the Germans, but she became the top tank commander in her unit. But her determination and drive proved any doubters wrong. For six months Oktyabrskaya went through intense training, while many mocked her “publicity” stunt. She then wrote a letter to Stalin asking to become a tank driver. Instead, she sold all of her property and donated the money to the production of a T-34 tank. ![]() Through her grief, she wanted to join the Red Army, but was rejected because of her health and age. The renders depict the alternative faces and head accessories, which is why there are two of them.Ībout the T-34 M1943 “Fighting Girlfriend” – Soviet Medium Tank:Īs the Germans stormed east during World War II, the Soviet Union’s Mariya Oktyabrskaya was evacuated to Siberia where she stayed until she received notice of her husband’s death-two years after the fact. NOTE: This kit comes with ONE custom minifig. ![]()
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