Description: W BRITAIN 252214U.S. M18 "Hell-Cat" Tank Destroyer, 705th TD, with Crew, Ardennes 1944-45The vehicle that came to be known as the M18 was the result of a convoluted development process that began in fall, 1941. At that time U.S. Army doctrine held that a force of dedicated tank destroyers would thwart enemy armored assaults. General Lesly McNair, head of Army Ground Forces, decreed that half of these antitank forces be towed weapons, contrary to the wishes of the head of the Tank Destroyer Center, Colonel A.D.Bruce, who advocated heavily armed, very fast, self-propelled tank destroyers. In early 1943, the 76mm Gun Motor Carriage T70, was standardized as the M18. Buick, the builder of the vehicles, dubbed the new tank destroyer the Hell-Cat (notice the hyphen). The Hell-Cat first saw combat at Anzio, Italy, and from there use of the vehicle spread throughout the European campaign. While designed and built to be a tank destroyer, units in the field frequently pressed the vehicles into service as direct-support artillery for infantry. At their peak, in March 1945, there were 540 M18s in use in Europe. Those Hell-Cats are credited with the destruction of 526 enemy armored vehicles, at a cost of 216 of their own. Postage, Payment & ShippingWe offer combined shipping on multiple items. Some restrictions apply, such as large items or odd-sized items. Payment is expected within 3 days of purchase. If this is not possible please contact us to make other arrangements International buyers we ship at cost.We can ship up to 4 pounds via USPS First Class Mail. We suggest buying BULK or MULTIPLE ITEMS to take advantage of COMBINED SHIPPING RATES Michigan Toy Soldier is your complete source for Toy Soldiers and Figures, Historical Military Miniatures, Hobby Tools, Supplies and Paints, Figure and Model Kits, reading & Reference, Die Cast Armor and Aircraft, and Much More. Our brick & mortar shop is located in Metro-Detroit and open 7 days a week. We Purchase Complete Collections & Accumulations of Plastic & Metal Toy Soldiers & Related Products, Wargaming Products, Model and Figure & Related Products, Historical Books & Magazines and much more. Contact us for a fair quote!
Price: 375 USD
Location: Royal Oak, Michigan
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Britains
Type: Figure
Soldier Type: Infantry
Material: Metal
MPN: 25224
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