AFV 1:43 US M24 Chaffee Light Tank - 2nd Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, AFV010

Description: "The only way you can win a war is to attack and keep on attacking, and after you have done that, keep attacking some more." - General George S. Patton Jr., January 1945 The M24 Chaffee - arguably the best light tank of World War II - was a fast, lightly armored vehicle with the ability to deliver relatively large caliber direct fire thanks to its excellent 75 mm M6 gun. More than 4,000 vehicles were produced by Cadillac and Massey-Harris from 1943-45. The first vehicles reached Europe in late 1944, where they proved very effective and highly reliable. At the outset of the Korean War, however, American forces equipped with the M24 Chaffees performed poorly against the enemy's T-34/85s, and these US units were soon augmented with M26 Pershings and M46 Pattons, along with M4A3E8 Shermans armed with the long 76mm gun. The Chaffee remained in American service until 1953, at which time it was eventually replaced by the M41 Bulldog. After 1945, the M24 Chaffee was used by many American allies. The French army used them in Indo-China, including at the battle of Dien Bien Phu. Though obsolete by the mid-1960's, it remains in service in some client nations. Pictured here is a 1:43 scale replica of a US M24 Chaffee light tank that was attached to the 2nd Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, 4th Armored Division, then deployed to Germany during April 1945. New for 2022! #AFV010 Dimensions: Width: 2-inches Length: 6-inches Features: - Diecast metal construction - Rolling vinyl tracks - Rotating turret and elevating gun - Authentic markings and insignia - Comes with acrylic display case and stenciled base Historical Account: "Ghosts of Patton's Army" - On December 23rd, 1943, the 2nd Cavalry Regiment was redesignated the 2nd Mechanized Cavalry Group, or the 2nd MCG (Between 1943-46 cavalry were organized into Groups, but this term is interchangeable with Regiment in this context). Charles H. Reed became the 31st Colonel of the Regiment. It was reorganized as the Headquarters and Headquarters Troop (HHT), 2nd Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, Mechanized (present day 1st Squadron), and 42nd Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, Mechanized (present day 2nd Squadron). In July 1944, the 2nd MCG landed in Normandy as part of General Patton's Third Army. Their early assignments during the Battle of Normandy included rear area security, attempting to disrupt the activities of German infiltrators. They were then attached to General Troy Middleton's VIII Corps during Operation Cobra, and served as a flank security and reconnaissance element for the 4th Armored Division. The cavalry scouts performed such daring reconnaissance missions that their German foes gave them the nickname, "Ghosts of Patton's Army." In August, the 2nd MCG conducted recon of the city of Nantes and aggressively used its light armor and firepower to probe the edges of the Wehrmacht's defense. 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: 2024-07-17T15:10:38.000Z

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