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US Willys-Overland Jeep - 82nd Airborne Division "All-American", Normandy, 1944 [D-Day Commemorative Packaging] (1:32 Scale)
US Willys-Overland Jeep - 82nd Airborne Division All-American, Normandy, 1944 [D-Day Commemorative Packaging]

Unimax Forces of Valor US Willys-Overland Jeep - 82nd Airborne Division 'All-American', Normandy, 1944 [D-Day Commemorative Packaging]




 
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Forces of Valor 82303 US Willys-Overland Jeep - 82nd Airborne Division "All-American", Normandy, 1944 [D-Day Commemorative Packaging] (1:32 Scale) "...33 days of action without relief, without replacements. Every mission accomplished. No ground gained was ever relinquished."
- Excerpted from the 82nd Airborne's post battle report filed from England on July 13th, 1944

Developed by the Quartermaster Corps, the jeep and other motor transport vehicles were transferred to the Ordnance Department in August 1942. Despite its lightweight, the jeep could perform a variety of functions, including towing a 37mm antitank gun over a 7% grade. Unencumbered, the jeep could climb a 60% grade, and was capable of attaining speeds in excess of 60-mph on a level highway. It could ford a stream 18-inches deep, even when fully equipped and loaded. It had a cruising range of approximately 300 miles on 15 gallons of gasoline. Operated by a crew of two, the jeep had a space in the rear for equipment or additional personnel.

This particular 1:32 scale replica of a US Willys-Overland Jeep was employed by the 82nd Airborne Division "All-American", during their involvement in the Battle for Normandy during the summer of 1944. Sold Out!

Dimensions:
Length: 4-inches
Width: 2-inches
Height: 2-inches

Release Date: October 2008

Historical Account: "All-American" - The 82nd Airborne Division dropped behind Utah Beach, Normandy, France between St. Mere-Englise and Carentan on June 6th, 1944. They were reinforced by the 325th GIR the next day. The division remained under strong German pressure along the Merderit River. Eventually, the 325th GIR crossed the river to secure a bridgehead at La Fiere on June 9th. It was during this action that Pfc. Charles N. DeGlopper single-handedly defended his platoon's position and subsequently was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism.

The next day the 505th PIR captured Montebourg Station and on June 12th the 508th PIR crossed the Douve at Beuzeville-la-Bastille and reached Baupt. They established a bridgehead at Pont l'Abbe on June 19th. The division then attacked down the west coast of the Cotentin Peninsula and captured Hill 131 on July 3rd. The following day the 82nd seized Hill 95 overlooking La Haye-du-Puits.

By the time the All-American Division was pulled back to England on July 13th, 1944, it had seen 33 days of bloody combat and suffered 5,245 paratroopers killed, wounded or missing. The Division's post battle report read, "...33 days of action without relief, without replacements. Every mission accomplished. No ground gained was ever relinquished."

Features
  • Diecast metal and plastic construction
  • Figures included
  • Comes with assorted gear and other accessories

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