The M8 Greyhound was originally designed to replace the US military’s portee gun in an anti-tank role, but was quickly repurposed once it was realised that its performance against German armour was lacking. It found use as a popular and successful armoured car that served American and British armies well throughout the war. Its crew…
The workhorse of the US army as well as doing sterling service with many other countries during World War II and for many years afterwards this 2 1/2 ton truck is a symbol of the US war machine. Originally manufactured by GMC starting in 1939 and also
Duel In The Sun is a perfect starting point for anyone interested in the Desert campaigns of 1940-43 and on into Italy through to 1945. To help you get started with your Tank collections we’ve come up with a fantastic little offer just for you…. 1 FREE Stowage or Tank Crew pack when you buy…
It was developed on the chassis of the then-new Light Tank M5 (Stuart VI). The test vehicle had the standard M5 turret removed, and replaced with an open-topped turret. Armament consisted of a new open-topped turret armed with a 75
Providing long range fire support for US commanders, the 75mm pack howitzer makes it’s way into battle hardened hand of the USMC – raining shells from above onto the enemies of Uncle Sam! The 75mm howitzer saw combat during the Second World War with the US Marine Corps. Being designed in such a way that…
Few units in the history of warfare have earned so many plaudits and decorations in so short a time as did the US Army 442nd Regimental Combat Team in the Second World War. Keen to show their loyalty to the USA, many Nisei (Americans born to Japanese p
The M8 Armoured Car saw extensive service with the American army in Europe and the Far East. It also saw service with both British (who nicknamed it ‘Greyhound’ due to it’s high speed) and Canadian armies – especially in the Italian theatre. Alt
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St.Mere Eglise. Carentan. Nijmegen. Bastogne. Actions that stir the blood and conjure images of highly-trained US paratroopers punching holes in the German lines in Normandy and later holding off overwhelming opposition in the Ardennes. These US Airborne models are ideal to represent the 101st ‘Screaming Eagles’, 82nd ‘All American’, or the 17th ‘Thunder from Heaven’…
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