AK094      “Panzer IV H”

This is the third and final version of this popular German tank…and it’s in “Dunkelgelb” which is German for “Dark Yellow”.  Panzer IV’s and their variants saw plenty of active service in Russia, North Africa, Sicily, Italy and all over Europe.  This particular vehicle has an Afrika Korps veteran in the turret.

The “H” variant first appeared in 1943 and saw most service in that year and the following one.

Following Rommel’s defeat in North Africa in May 1943 most of the Afrika Korps were captured some however did manage to reach Sicily and Italy and live to fight another day…Our tank commander was one of them!