The
Opel Blitz medium truck formed the backbone of the logistics and
transport system of the German Army during the Second World War.
Produced in significant numbers, it was characterized by its flexibility
and robustness in service, enhanced by the rear axle combined with twin
wheels, which ensured greater payload capacity under all operating
conditions. Designed to be easy to manufacture, repair, and maintain, it
was effectively employed by the Wehrmacht on all major operational
fronts, from North Africa to Russia, demonstrating the soundness of its
design. It was produced in numerous configurations and versions,
including the effective 4x4 variant capable of ensuring good performance
even on difficult terrain.
Finshed size: 17.1 cm.