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Italy: The Advance on Rome (Sept. 1943 - June 1944)

Italy: The Advance on Rome (Sept. 1943 - June 1944)



The Allied invasion of Italy was the Allied landing on mainland Italy on September 3rd, 1943, by General Harold Alexander's 15th Army Group (comprising Mark Clark's U.S. Fifth Army and Bernard Montgomery's British Eighth Army) during World War II. The operation followed the successful invasion of Sicily during the Italian Campaign. The main invasion force landed around Salerno on the western coast in Operation Avalanche, while two supporting operations took place in Calabria (Operation Baytown) and Taranto (Operation Slapstick).
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Italian Lancia Lince Armored Car - 1944 Italian Lancia Lince Armored Car - 1944 (1:72 Scale)

The Autoblinda Lince ("Lynx") was an Italian armored car used by the Italian Social Republic between 1943-1945 during World War II. The Lince was a copy of the British Daimler Dingo and was primarily used for reconnaissance. Its armament consisted of a single 8 mm machine gun.

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German Sd. Kfz. 184 Elefant Heavy Tank Destroyer - schwere Panzerjager Abteilung 653, Italy, 1943 German Sd. Kfz. 184 Elefant Heavy Tank Destroyer - schwere Panzerjager Abteilung 653, Italy, 1943 (1:72 Scale)

The Elefant (Elephant) stemmed from the Porsche design for the PzKpfw VI Tiger. Henschel was awarded the contract for the new tank, but it was decided to use the Porsche design as a tank destroyer. Hitler demanded that the new vehicle be ready for the 1943 offensive on the Russian front, so development was rather hurried.

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1942 Production US Army GMC CCKW 353 6x6 2-1/2 Ton Truck - Mediterranean Theatre of Operations, 1944 1942 Production US Army GMC CCKW 353 6x6 2-1/2 Ton Truck - Mediterranean Theatre of Operations, 1944 (1:72 Scale)

The GMC 6x6 was built for the US Army as part of a standardization program begun in 1939, which allowed for only two of each type of vehicle to be considered, and emphasized commonality of parts and accessories wherever possible.

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German Sd. Kfz. 171 PzKpfw V Panther Ausf. G Medium Tank with Zimmerit - Red 211, Unidentified Unit, Italy, 1944 German Sd. Kfz. 171 PzKpfw V Panther Ausf. G Medium Tank with Zimmerit - "Red 211", Unidentified Unit, Italy, 1944 (1:72 Scale)

In many respects, the Panther tank was viewed as the finest armored fighting vehicle of the Second World War. Based in large part upon the Soviet's highly successful T-34 medium tank, the PzKpfw V Ausfuhrung G was built by several manufacturers including MAN, Daimler-Benz and MNH.

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Special Edition German Sd. Kfz. 184 Elefant Heavy Tank Destroyer - schwere Panzerjager Abteilung 653, Italy, 1943 Special Edition German Sd. Kfz. 184 Elefant Heavy Tank Destroyer - schwere Panzerjager Abteilung 653, Italy, 1943 (1:72 Scale)

The Elefant (Elephant) stemmed from the Porsche design for the PzKpfw VI Tiger. Henschel was awarded the contract for the new tank, but it was decided to use the Porsche design as a tank destroyer. Hitler demanded that the new vehicle be ready for the 1943 offensive on the Russian front, so development was rather hurried.

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British M4A2 Sherman Mk.III Sherman Medium Tank - Barford St. Martin, A Squadron, Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry, Italy, 1943 British M4A2 Sherman Mk.III Sherman Medium Tank - 'Barford St. Martin', 'A' Squadron, Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry, Italy, 1943 (1:72 Scale)

The M4 Sherman medium tank was regarded by many as the workhorse of the US Army during World War II. In fact, virtually all of the Allied armies employed the Sherman in their armed forces, including the British, who developed an upgunned variant called the "Firefly".

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German Sd. Kfz. 185 Bergetiger Recovery Vehicle - schwere Panzerabteilung 508, Italy, 1944 German Sd. Kfz. 185 Bergetiger Recovery Vehicle - schwere Panzerabteilung 508, Italy, 1944 (1:72 Scale)

In 1944, three Tiger I tanks were field converted by the sPzAbt 509 to recovery vehicles and redesignated Bergepanzer Tiger. In November of 1944, all three were transferred to the sPzAbt 501.

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Italian Autoblinda AB 41 Armored Car Italian Autoblinda AB 41 Armored Car (1:43 Scale)

The Autoblinda 41 (AB 41) was an Italian armored car in use during World War II. It was armed with a 20 mm Breda 35 autocannon and a coaxial 8 mm machine gun in a turret similar to the one fitted to the Fiat L6/40, and another hull mounted rear-facing 8mm machine gun.

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British Morris Quad Gun Tractor with Limber and 25 Pounder Gun - 5th Infantry Division, Italy, 1943 British Morris Quad Gun Tractor with Limber and 25 Pounder Gun - 5th Infantry Division, Italy, 1943 (1:72 Scale)

The Morris Commercial C8 FAT (Field Artillery Tractor) commonly known as a Quad was an artillery tractor of the British and Commonwealth forces during World War II. It was used to tow medium artillery pieces, such as the 25 pounder gun-howitzer, and the 17 pounder anti-tank gun.

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British M7 HMC Priest Self-Propelled Gun - A Troop, 22nd Battery, 24th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, Anzio, May 1944 British M7 HMC Priest Self-Propelled Gun - A Troop, 22nd Battery, 24th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, Anzio, May 1944 (1:72 Scale)

Nicknamed the 'Priest' by British crews because of its pulpit-shaped machine-gun turret at the front, the M7 grew from US experience with howitzers mounted on half-tracked vehicles. The War Department soon realized that a fully tracked carriage was required, and the M3 tank was modified to fill the role.

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US M7 HMC Priest Self-Propelled Gun - 68th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, Nettuno, Anzio Beachhead, February 1944 US M7 HMC Priest Self-Propelled Gun - 68th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, Nettuno, Anzio Beachhead, February 1944 (1:72 Scale)

Nicknamed the 'Priest' by British crews because of its pulpit-shaped machine-gun turret at the front, the M7 grew from US experience with howitzers mounted on half-tracked vehicles. The War Department soon realized that a fully tracked carriage was required, and the M3 tank was modified to fill the role.

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US M10 Tank Destroyer - 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion, 1st Armored Division, Italy, 1944 US M10 Tank Destroyer - 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion, 1st Armored Division, Italy, 1944 (1:72 Scale)

The M10 were, numerically, the most important US tank destroyer of World War II. In its combat debut in the North African campaign, the M10 was successful as its M7 3-inch gun could penetrate most German tanks then in service at long range.

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US M10 "Duckbill" Tank Destroyer - 'Corsair II,' 612th Tank Destroyer Battalion, 1st Armored Division, Italy, 1944 US M10 "Duckbill" Tank Destroyer - "Corsair II," 612th Tank Destroyer Battalion, 1st Armored Division, Italy, 1944 (1:72 Scale)

The M10 were, numerically, the most important US tank destroyer of World War II. In its combat debut in the North African campaign, the M10 was successful as its M7 3-inch gun could penetrate most German tanks then in service at long range.

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US M10 Tank Destroyer - 894th Tank Destroyer Battalion, Anzio, Italy, February 1944 US M10 Tank Destroyer - 894th Tank Destroyer Battalion, Anzio, Italy, February 1944 (1:72 Scale)

The M10 were, numerically, the most important US tank destroyer of World War II. In its combat debut in the North African campaign, the M10 was successful as its M7 3-inch gun could penetrate most German tanks then in service at long range.

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US M10 Tank Destroyer - "Pistol Packin Mama," US Tank Destroyer School, Texas, 1943 US M10 Tank Destroyer - "Pistol Packin' Mama," US Tank Destroyer School, Texas, 1943 (1:72 Scale)

The M10 were, numerically, the most important US tank destroyer of World War II. In its combat debut in the North African campaign, the M10 was successful as its M7 3-inch gun could penetrate most German tanks then in service at long range.

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US M10 Tank Destroyer - 804th Tank Destroyer Battalion, Italy, 1944 US M10 Tank Destroyer - 804th Tank Destroyer Battalion, Italy, 1944 (1:72 Scale)

The M10 were, numerically, the most important US tank destroyer of World War II. In its combat debut in the North African campaign, the M10 was successful as its M7 3-inch gun could penetrate most German tanks then in service at long range.

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US M10 Tank Destroyer - 803rd Tank Destroyer Battalion, England, 1944 US M10 Tank Destroyer - 803rd Tank Destroyer Battalion, England, 1944 (1:72 Scale)

The M10 were, numerically, the most important US tank destroyer of World War II. In its combat debut in the North African campaign, the M10 was successful as its M7 3-inch gun could penetrate most German tanks then in service at long range.

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German Mid Production Sd. Kfz. 181 PzKpfw VI Tiger I Ausf. E Heavy Tank - schwere Panzerabteilung 508, Italy, March 1944 German Mid Production Sd. Kfz. 181 PzKpfw VI Tiger I Ausf. E Heavy Tank - schwere Panzerabteilung 508, Italy, March 1944 (1:72 Scale)

The German Waffenamt issued an order to design the VK4501(H) (as the PzKpfw VI Ausf. E was then known) in May 1941, just one month prior to the commencement of Operation Barbarossa. Interestingly, Henschel und Sohn of Kassel was charged with building the heavily armored chassis while Krupp, by far the largest munitionwerks in Germany, was given the task of developing the turret.

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German Early Variant Sd. Kfz. 164 Hornisse Self-Propelled Tank Destroyer - "211", schwere Panzerabteilung 525, Italy, 1944 German Early Variant Sd. Kfz. 164 Hornisse Self-Propelled Tank Destroyer - "211", schwere Panzerabteilung 525, Italy, 1944 (1:72 Scale)

In an effort to get sizeable numbers of tank destroyers into service along the Eastern Front, the Waffenant embarked upon a series of hurried improvizations throughout 1942-43. Eventually, a special weapons-carrier vehicle based on the PzKpfw IV chassis was developed, which was adapted to take the 8.8cm PaK 43 gun. The first of these so-called Nashorns ("Rhinocerous") entered service in 1943.

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German Sd. Kfz. 167 Sturmgeschutz IV Assault Gun - StuG Brigade 907, Italy, 1944 German Sd. Kfz. 167 Sturmgeschutz IV Assault Gun - StuG Brigade 907, Italy, 1944 (1:72 Scale)

The German Sturmgeschutz (StuG) was one of the most successful armored fighting vehicles of the Second World War. It arose from an original concept of the pre-war panzer divisions, whereby a special vehicle for infantry support work was planned.

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German Sd. Kfz. 167 Sturmgeschutz IV Assault Gun with Schurzen Side Skirts - Italy, 1944 German Sd. Kfz. 167 Sturmgeschutz IV Assault Gun with Schurzen Side Skirts - Unidentified Unit, Italy, 1944 (1:72 Scale)

The German Sturmgeschutz (StuG) was one of the most successful armored fighting vehicles of the Second World War. It arose from an original concept of the pre-war panzer divisions, whereby a special vehicle for infantry support work was planned.

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US M10 Tank Destroyer - "17", 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion, Volturno River, Italy, 1943 US M10 Tank Destroyer - "17", 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion, Volturno River, Italy, 1943 (1:72 Scale)

The M10 were, numerically, the most important US tank destroyer of World War II. In its combat debut in the North African campaign, the M10 was successful as its M7 3-inch gun could penetrate most German tanks then in service at long range.

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US M10 Tank Destroyer - 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion, Italy, 1943 US M10 Tank Destroyer - 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion, Italy, 1943 (1:72 Scale)

The M10 were, numerically, the most important US tank destroyer of World War II. In its combat debut in the North African campaign, the M10 was successful as its M7 3-inch gun could penetrate most German tanks then in service at long range.

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US M18 Hellcat Light Tank Destroyer - "Black Cat", 805th Tank Destroyer Battalion, 5th Armored Division, Italy, 1944 US M18 Hellcat Light Tank Destroyer - "Black Cat", 805th Tank Destroyer Battalion, 5th Armored Division, Italy, 1944 (1:43 Scale)

The M18 first saw combat in northwest Europe and Italy during the summer of 1944. It excelled at ambush and hit-and-run tactics. Its low silhouette, high firepower and great speed gave it the capability of destroying all but the heaviest of German armor, although it was too lightly armored to stand and fight.

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German Late Production Sd. Kfz. 181 PzKpfw VI Tiger I Heavy Tank with Zimmerit - schwere Panzerabteilung 508, Italy, 1944 German Late Production Sd. Kfz. 181 PzKpfw VI Tiger I Heavy Tank with Zimmerit - schwere Panzerabteilung 508, Italy, 1944 (1:35 Scale)

The German Waffenamt issued an order to design the VK4501(H) (as the PzKpfw VI Ausf. E was then known) in May 1941, just one month prior to the commencement of Operation Barbarossa.

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German Sd. Kfz. 184 Elefant Heavy Tank Destroyer - 1./schwere Panzerjager Abteilung 653, Italy, 1944 German Sd. Kfz. 184 Elefant Heavy Tank Destroyer - 1./schwere Panzerjager Abteilung 653, Italy, 1944 (1:35 Scale)

The Elefant (Elephant) stemmed from the Porsche design for the PzKpfw VI Tiger. Henschel was awarded the contract for the new tank, but it was decided to use the Porsche design as a tank destroyer. Hitler demanded that the new vehicle be ready for the 1943 offensive on the Russian front, so development was rather hurried.

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German Sturmgeschutz III Ausf. G Assault Gun with Side Skirts - Sturmgeschutz Abteilung 341, Italy, 1944 German Sturmgeschutz III Ausf. G Assault Gun with Side Skirts - Sturmgeschutz Abteilung 341, Italy, 1944 (1:32 Scale)

The German Sturmgeschutz was one of the most successful armored fighting vehicles of the Second World War. It arose from an original concept of the pre-war panzer divisions, whereby a special vehicle for infantry support work was planned.

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German Sturmgeschutz III Ausf. G Assault Gun with Skirts in Diorama - StuG Brigade 341, Anzio, Italy, 1944 German Sturmgeschutz III Ausf. G Assault Gun with Skirts in Diorama - StuG Brigade 341, Battle at Anzio, Italy, 1944 (1:32 Scale)

The German Sturmgeschutz was one of the most successful armored fighting vehicles of the Second World War. It arose from an original concept of the pre-war panzer divisions, whereby a special vehicle for infantry support work was planned.

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German Sd. Kfz. 184 Elefant Heavy Tank Destroyer with Zimmerit - Unidentified Unit, Italy, 1944 German Sd. Kfz. 184 Elefant Heavy Tank Destroyer with Zimmerit - Unidentified Unit, Italy, 1944 (1:32 Scale)

The Elefant (Elephant) stemmed from the Porsche design for the PzKpfw VI Tiger. Henschel was awarded the contract for the new tank, but it was decided to use the Porsche design as a tank destroyer. Hitler demanded that the new vehicle be ready for the 1943 offensive on the Russian front, so development was rather hurried.

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German Sd. Kfz. 184 Elefant Heavy Tank Destroyer with Zimmerit - Unidentified Unit, Italy, 1944 German Sd. Kfz. 184 Elefant Heavy Tank Destroyer with Zimmerit - Unidentified Unit, Italy, 1944 (1:32 Scale)

The Elefant (Elephant) stemmed from the Porsche design for the PzKpfw VI Tiger. Henschel was awarded the contract for the new tank, but it was decided to use the Porsche design as a tank destroyer. Hitler demanded that the new vehicle be ready for the 1943 offensive on the Russian front, so development was rather hurried.

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