The second of the Panzers, the Pz Kpfw II was designed in the early 1930s. Like the Panzer I it was deliberately made simply and inexpensively as a training vehicle. However, it saw extensive service at the outbreak of WW2 during the Blitzkrieg as well as being a much converted chassis mainly for the production of self propelled guns up to 1944. Mainly used in a reconnaissance role, the other variants included the Wespe, Marder II and Lynx.

The Ausf F was produced from March 1941 to December 1942 and was the last Pz Kpfw II. A number of design changes were implemented including increased armour protection on the turret and gun mantlet. The Ausf F served on the Eastern Front and North Africa.

This kit depicts a Pz Kpfw II captured by American forces and pressed into service as a training vehicle with the North African Branch Armoured Forces School.