KING & COUNTRY BBA011 WWII \"U.S. M10 TANK DESTROYER\"
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KING & COUNTRY BBA011 WWII \"U.S. M10 TANK DESTROYER\":
$199.00
KING & COUNTRY BBA011 WWII \"U.S. M10 TANK DESTROYER\"
NEW 2005, RETIRED AND SOLD OUT!*NEW CONDITION IN ORIGINAL KING & COUNTRY BOX!
*NOTE: THIS SET IS INNEAR MINT CONDITION, HOWEVER THE BOX DOES SHOW SOME SIGNS OF INVENTORY STORAGE & SHOW TRANSPORT (SEE PHOTOS FOR ADDITIONAL BOX DETAIL)
Better known than the earlier M18 Hellcat, this tracked tank destroyer boasts lots of extra detail - especially on the tracks - and a very realistic snow camouFlage scheme put onto the vehicle by its crew. Four (4) crew figures are supplied - two seated crew figures that are fixed in the open turret and two more, one seated figure with binoculars and one full figure standing, both of which are removable and easily positioned to the collector\'s liking.
*NOTE: THIS SET IS INNEAR MINT CONDITION, HOWEVER THE BOX DOES SHOW SOME SIGNS OF INVENTORY STORAGE & SHOW TRANSPORT (SEE PHOTOS FOR ADDITIONAL BOX DETAIL)
HISTORICAL NOTE: Tank destroyer units were meant to counter German blitzkriegtactics. Tank destroyer units were to be held as a reserve at the corps or army level, and were to move quickly to the site of any massed enemy tank breakthrough, maneuvering aggressively and using ambush tactics to destroy enemy tanks. Tank destroyers were not supposed to charge or chase enemy tanks. This combatdoctrineled to a requirement for very fast, well-armed vehicles. Though equipped with turrets (unlike most self-propelled anti-tank guns of the day), the typical American design was more heavily gunned, but more lightly armored, and thus more maneuverable, than a contemporary tank. The idea was to use speed and agility as a defense, rather than thick armor, to bring a powerful self-propelled gun into action against enemy tanks.The combat debut of the M10 came on March 23, 1943, during the Battle of El Guettar,part of the North African campaign. The M10 was initially successful as its M7 3-inch gun could destroy most German tanks then in service. During the battle, M10s of the 899th Tank Destroyer Battalion and M3 Gun Motor Carriages of the 601st Tank Destroyer Battalionaccounted for 30 German tanks destroyed, although 20 M3s and 7 M10s were lost. The M10 did not see much tank-to-tank action for the rest of the North African campaign, and instead was used as mobile fire support.During the tank fighting in the Normandy campaign,the M10\'s 3-inch gun was proven to be ineffective against the thick frontal armor of the German Panther tank.Despite its obsolescence in the face of more powerful German tanks like the Pantherand the introduction of more powerful and better-designed types as replacements, the M10 remained in service until the end of World War II.
*NOTE: SET IS IN NEW CONDITION AND IN ORIGINAL KING & COUNTRY BOX,BUT WAS BRIEFLYDISPLAYED IN OUR STORE!
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*Note: We shipALL International packages via Global Shipping Program; if you are an International buyer,please refer to those instructions and directions before offerding.Not quite as ubiquitous as the Kubelwagen, the Schwimmwagen was still a fairly common sight on German battlefronts on the East and Western Fronts. This new model has the top cover up and has been given a thin coat of whitewash over its original grey exterior. A well-wrapped up driver and a standing Feldgendarme complete the set. - See more at: note: the pictures that have been uploaded for this sale serve as part of the description.If there is ever a question or concern regarding this item, please contact us BEFORE offerding. By placing a offer, you have entered into a contract and agree to pay for any winning offer. Payment is due within 7 days of the end of sale!
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KING & COUNTRY BBA011 WWII \"U.S. M10 TANK DESTROYER\":
$199.00