Bolt Action - US Army 75mm Light Artillery M1A1 (Winter)

Bolt Action - US Army 75mm Light Artillery M1A1 (Winter)Small calibre field artillery was not widely used in the American Army except by the Paratroopers and the Marines. A few other special forces preferred the small calibre pack howitzer (75mm) because it could be moved easily. It could also be transported or dropped by parachute after breaking it down into its component parts. Airborne units so equipped won battle honors at Bastogne, Normandy, and Arnhem. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted

In June 1940 the American army asked for a vehicle that could "go-anywhere"

This epoxy cement is perfect for attaching photo-etched and die-cast parts onto scale models

18 inches) wide

where they are the masters of hit-and-fade tactics

There was also a light truck version requiring a crew of two

providing hard-hitting power both up close and at range

from lowest spent first to highest spent

In addition to its pre-painted

Bolt Action - British & Inter-Allied Commandos plasticThe Commandos established an extraordinary reputation for dash and bravery in World War II

twist upward toward the cauldron

often to the last bullet

as well as two