KING & COUNTRY DD075 WWII \"US PATROL JEEP\" D-DAY SERIES NORMANDY 1944 MIB

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KING & COUNTRY DD075 WWII \"US PATROL JEEP\" D-DAY SERIES NORMANDY 1944 MIB :
$189.00

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KING & COUNTRY DD075 WWII \"US PATROL JEEP\" D-DAY - NORMANDY JUNE 1944*Note: the addition of the King & Country Company Registered Trademark Logoin the photos for this listing certifies that an authorized and licensed King & Country Dealer is offering this item for sale.RELEASED 2007, RETIRED & SOLD OUT
A great looking set... three GI\'s of the famous 1st Infantry Division \"The Big Red One\" and their ubiquitous 1/4 ton transport... more commonly known as the \'Jeep\'. In the front seats an officer sits next to his driver. Providing the \"top cover\" a standing GI rests on his .30 calibre machine gun.
NEW 2007, RETIRED & SOLD OUT!IN MINT, UNDISPLAYED CONDITION IN ORIGINAL KING & COUNTRY BOX!

HISTORICAL QUOTE:\"In war there is no second prize for the runner-up.\"

General Omar N. Bradley

HISTORICAL NOTE:TheWillys MB(commonly known as aJeep, or more formally as the U.S. ArmyTruck, 1/4 ton, 4x4) and theFord GPWare four-wheel drive utility vehicles that were manufactured during World WarII. Produced from 1941 to 1945, the \"Jeep\" served on all fronts of the war and in all climates; from the scorching hot deserts of North Africa, the torrential rains of the Japanese held islands in the South Pacific to the brutal winter of 1944-45 during the Battle of the Bulge.
Advances in early 20th-century technology resulted in widespreadmechanizationof the military during World War Iand by the eve of World War II the United States Department of Warhad determined it needed a light, cross-country reconnaissance vehicle.Anxious to have one in time for America\'s entry into World WarII, the U.S. Army solicited proposals from domestic automobile manufacturers for a replacement for its existing, aging light motor vehicles.Initially, only two companies entered: American Bantam Car Company and Willys-Overland Motors; Ford Motor Companycompetition later.Though Willys-Overland was the low buyer, Bantam received the offer, being the only company committing to deliver a pilot model in 49 days and production examples in 75. Under the leadership of designer Karl Probst,Bantam built their first prototype, dubbed the \"Blitz Buggy\" (and in retrospect \"Old Number One\"), and delivered it to the Army vehicle test center at Camp Holabird,Maryland on September 23, 1940. This presented Army officials with the first of what eventually evolved into the World War II U.S. Army Jeeps: the Willys MB and Ford GPW.Though Bantam received the original contract, it could not produce the required 75 vehicles per day and the contract was then given to Willys-Overland. By October 1941, it became apparent Willys-Overland also could not keep up with the production demand and Ford was contracted to produce them as well. The Ford car was then designatedGPW, with the \"W\" referring to the \"Willys\" licensed design. During World WarII, Willys produced 363,000 Jeeps and Ford some 280,000. Approximately 51,000 were exported to the U.S.S.R.under the Lend-Leaseprogram. Today, the Willys MB and the Ford GPW remain iconic symbols of America\'s involvement in WWII.
NEW, 2007 AND IN MINT, UNDISPLAYED CONDITION IN ORIGINAL KING & COUNTRY BOX!

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Note: In addition to visiting All Five of the Landing Beaches along the Cotentinpeninsulaand many of the historical locations, and museums in an around Normandy, we have also visited the Bastogne area, including the Baugnez \'44 Museum, the site of the Malmedy Massacre, the still existing foxholes of the 502nd and 506th P.I.R. and the pastoral surrounding area in Belgium on several occasions. We have found both the French and the Belgian people, especially in the towns in Normandy and area near Bastogne, to be very friendly and still grateful to the Allies, especially the American forces, for their liberation… despite the huge loss of life and property to the French and Belgian civilians. In addition, should you want to visit the area in and around Normandy or Bastogne,we would be willing to share our experiences or trip itinerary with you,which mayhelp to make your travel through the area easier and perhaps make the historical experience more valuable.

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!We will do our best to answer your questions within 24 hours; however there may be times when it takes a little longer; please be patient, we will answer all questions

Please contact us for information concerning other Retired and New 2017 King & Country sets. We have been a successful retailer with King & Country for over 17 years, marketing their line ofconnoisseurquality military miniatures. We are listed on the King & Country website as an authorized dealer and welcome your contact for either these miniatures or other Retired or New King & Country setsNOT Listedin our store.

In addition, we offer a varied selection of WWII Militaria items; Including Original and Reproduction WWII U.S. and German Uniforms, Helmets and Equipment/Gear, andMuseum Quality Restored Original WWII U.S. M1 Helmets and Converted WWII U.S. M2 & M-1C Paratrooper Helmets. We also stock a wide variety of Non-Firing and Blank Firing Historically Accurate WWII Replica guns that are not listed in our store.

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KING & COUNTRY DD075 WWII \"US PATROL JEEP\" D-DAY SERIES NORMANDY 1944 MIB :
$189.00