British AEC Matador Heavy Truck

The AEC Matador was a British medium artillery tractor used extensively during the Second World War. Its four-wheel-drive chassis and substantial body made it suitable for towing guns while carrying crews and equipment. Matadors became particularly associated with medium artillery, demonstrating the importance of dependable tractors to gun batteries whose fighting power depended on mobility and ammunition supply. Artillery tractors had to carry out repeated movements between firing positions and supply areas, often over damaged roads and soft ground. The Matador’s importance therefore lay in sustained support rather than dramatic combat action. Restoring a gun battery’s mobility after firing could matter as much as delivering it to its first position.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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