The platoons, companies, and battalions of the Wehrmacht included combat doctors who provided direct medical assistance to the wounded. Infantry companies also had individual non-commissioned officers of the medical service, and at the battalion level, a military doctor (Assistenzarzt or Oberarzt) was responsible for centralized medical care. Wehrmacht combat doctors were also responsible for evacuating the wounded to first aid points or collection points.

Armoured transporters could be used for evacuation, one of which was a special medical armoured personnel carrier designated as the Sd.Kfz.251/8 or ‘Krankenpanzerwagen.’ This armoured personnel carrier could carry various numbers of wounded, for which it had special stretchers and seats inside. Additionally, semicircular rails were installed on top of the hull for an awning to protect from the weather. Armoured medical transporters were part of the headquarters company (Stabskompanie). For visual differentiation from standard vehicles, these transporters had large signs with a red medical cross.

Model Features

• Highly detailed specialised medical transporter
• Includes four figures (two combat medics, one military doctor, one wounded soldier)
• Possibility to assemble the APC with open engine compartment and open rear door
• Two version decal sheet is included

Markings Available

• Krankenpanzerwagen Sd.Kfz. 251/8 Ausf А, livery variant for North Africa, 1941-42
• Krankenpanzerwagen Sd.Kfz. 251/8 Ausf А, livery variant for the Eastern Front, 1941-42

Model Information

• Scale: 1:35
• Number of Parts: 290 + 38 + 47 (375 total)
• Length: 169 mm
• Height: 60 mm
• Includes detailed assembly instructions
• Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
• Box size: 294 x 230 x 58 mm