Opel Blitz

Opel Blitz trucks were widely used by German forces to move the supplies that sustained field operations. The name covered a commercial vehicle family adapted to military requirements, with cargo and specialized bodies serving many functions. Their importance lay in dependable transport and production volume, while fuel shortages, road conditions, and maintenance increasingly constrained German logistics as the war continued. The distinction between road-oriented and more capable cross-country variants matters to the Blitz family, as do differences in cab and body arrangements. Commercial ancestry did not prevent military usefulness, but also did not make the vehicles armored. Their history illustrates the dependence of modern warfare on civilian industrial designs adapted to demanding field conditions.

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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