Lancia-Ansaldo Armored Car

The Lancia-Ansaldo armored car was an Italian First World War design combining a commercial automotive basis with armored protection and machine guns. It served in reconnaissance and security work during a period when armies were still determining how armored cars could be organized and employed. Italian operations and the challenges of terrain made road access and mechanical reliability important considerations. The vehicle belongs to the early generation of wheeled fighting machines rather than the later interwar Autoblinda family. Armament, turret details, and other fittings changed between versions and through later modifications, giving the armored-car family more than one appearance during its long service life. Some examples later served outside Italy, extending the design’s postwar life.

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 1914, 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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