DeAgostini 1:43 British Churchill Mk. VII Infantry Tank, DATW18

Description: "In war there is no second prize for the runner-up." - General Omar Bradley The "Churchill" began life as a 1939 requirement that envisaged a return to trench-warfare, and was therefore slow and heavily armored like the Russian KV-1 series. That said, the final Churchill prototype was much lighter than had first been thought acceptable, although it still resembled a World War I tank in appearance. Rushed into production at a time when a cross-channel invasion seemed imminent, it suffered early reliability problems and was not fully introduced until 1943. Early combat experience during the ill-fated Dieppe raid in 1942 was disappointing, but the vehicle proved more mobile in the rough terrain of North Africa. The tank excelled in its specialized variants, which include the AVRE, Crocodile flamethrower tank, bridgelayer and more. In fact, it wasn't until the 1960s that the last Churchill was finally retired. Pictured here is a 1:43 scale diecast replica of a Churchill Mk. VII tank known as "Briton," that was attached to the 107th Regiment Royal Armoured Corps (King's Own), 34th Tank Brigade, during 1945. #DATW18 Dimensions: Width: 3-inches Length: 7-inches Features: - Diecast metal construction - Static tracks - Rotating turret and elevating gun - Authentic markings and insignia - Comes with stenciled base Please note: We happily combine multiple sales into one order to reduce shipping charges. Please contact us first to determine the cost of shipping before proceeding to final checkout so we can clarify the procedure with you.

Price: 49.99 USD

Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida

End Time: 2024-09-13T16:48:43.000Z

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