Motorgeschutz Tank

Günther Burstyn’s Motorgeschütz was an Austro-Hungarian armored-vehicle proposal developed before the First World War. It combined tracked movement, armor, and a turreted gun, with auxiliary arrangements intended to help overcome obstacles. The concept anticipated important features of later tanks but was not adopted into production by the authorities approached. It consequently had no battlefield service. Its significance lies in early armored-vehicle thinking before tanks emerged on the Western Front. No Austro-Hungarian tank force equipped with Motorgeschütz vehicles emerged in 1914; the proposal remained separate from the British and French tanks that later entered actual wartime service. Burstyn patented his proposal in 1911, several years before British tanks entered battle.

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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