{"product_id":"icm-1-35-sankas-wwii-wehrmacht-ambulance-trucks-plastic-model-kit-diorama-set","title":"ICM 1\/35 'Sankas' WWII Wehrmacht Ambulance Trucks Plastic Model Kit Diorama Set","description":"\u003ch1\u003e‘Sankas\u003c\/h1\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eWWII Wehrmacht Ambulance Trucks\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAll tasks related to the medical support needs of the Wehrmacht were carried out by the Army Medical Service (Sanitaetskorps der Armee in German). Various transport vehicles were used for the transportation of the wounded, including horse-drawn carts, armored personnel carriers, or ambulance trucks. Ambulance trucks for evacuating the wounded were mostly converted versions of military and civilian vehicles, including both standard wheeled vehicles and half-tracked Maultiers. These vehicles had enclosed bodies equipped with stretchers for transporting the wounded. They also had markings and camouflage corresponding to the military unit to which the vehicle belonged. The Red Cross was painted in a white circle or square without a strictly defined size. Often, the only marking on the trucks was a white flag with a red cross. In Wehrmacht soldier folklore, medical transport vehicles were nicknamed ‘Sanka.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorld War II Wehrmacht ambulance trucks were essential vehicles used by the German military to provide medical evacuation and care for wounded soldiers.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThese trucks, often based on standard military or civilian truck chassis, were modified to serve as mobile medical units.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThey were typically equipped with stretchers, medical supplies, and space for several wounded soldiers, allowing for the quick transport of casualties from the front lines to field hospitals or more permanent medical facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCommon models used by the Wehrmacht included the Opel Blitz and Mercedes-Benz L 3000, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThese vehicles were marked with the Red Cross symbol to indicate their medical role and to comply with the Geneva Conventions, although this did not always guarantee their safety from attack.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWehrmacht ambulance trucks were manned by trained medical personnel, including drivers, orderlies, and sometimes doctors or nurses.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTheir role was critical in reducing mortality and morbidity among the troops by providing timely medical intervention and ensuring that wounded soldiers received appropriate care as quickly as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDespite their non-combatant role, these vehicles often operated under dangerous conditions, highlighting the perilous nature of medical service in wartime.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:35\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFull Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic Kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICMDS3523\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4823044410736\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICM 1\/35 'Sankas' WWII Wehrmacht Ambulance Trucks # DS3523\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48489369338077,"sku":"ICMDS3523","price":139.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/0708\/0110\/files\/ICMDS3523.jpg?v=1788365117","url":"https:\/\/ultimatehobbies.com.au\/products\/icm-1-35-sankas-wwii-wehrmacht-ambulance-trucks-plastic-model-kit-diorama-set","provider":"Ultimate Hobbies Site","version":"1.0","type":"link"}