‘A’ Squadron of the 13/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary’s Own) of the 27th Armoured Brigade.This particular Brigade was in direct support of the British 3rd Infantry Division and landed on SWORD Beach on the morning of 6 June 1944. All tanks of the 13/18th Hussars carried large two digit identity numbers on their turrets which were also used as radio call–signs. After landing on D.Day elements of the 13/18th moved inland to support paratroopers of the British 6th Airborne fighting off German counter attacks.Over the coming days and weeks the Regiment and Brigade was in constant action in Normandy. Finally on 29 June the 13/18th was pulled out of the frontline to prepare for ‘Operation Charnwood’ – Montgomery’s assault on Caen.This 13/18th Sherman is in typical Normandy campaign colours and festooned with additional stores and supplies. Three of its crew come with the model – a driver, gunner and standing tank commander. Its battle worn appearance denotes it has seen its ‘more than its fair share of action’. The model also comes in its own specially designed box and will be one of only 500 produced for the UK.Discontinued model only one available |
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Winston S Churchill as at D Day +6 Churchill is realistically depicted as he was on D.Day +6 when he landed in Normandy to see the situation for himself dressed in naval uniform. |
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British 'Tommy' trudges back towards Dunkirk
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British Sergeant Major pointing the way to the beaches.
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3rd Inf Div "The Poor Bloody Infantry". Four weary but watchful "Toms" make their way forward. Check out any photos of British infantry in Normandy or afterwards and you'll see these guys. |
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Brigadier Lord Lovat, the most famous Commando leader, and his command section. With him are his personal bagpiper, Bill Millin, a radio operator and his sergeant body-guard. |
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Royal Navy Commander Colin Maude and his dog "Winston" are directing traffic on "SWORD BEACH". A Royal Navy signaler, a radio loudspeaker and a bicycle-carrying Commando complete this set. |
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Two walking-wounded Waffen SS officers are escorted by a rifle-toting Commando. Watching this little scene is a British Military Policeman sitting astride his Triumph motorbike. |
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Led by an NCO firing his 'Sten' gun three more Commandos rush into attack. Two men are armed with the ever reliable LEE ENFIELD rifles whilst the fourth carries the trusty BREN Light Machine Gun. |
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The Staghhound was designed and built by the Americans but used exclusively by the Brits and Canadians! Our model is the Canuck version and marked up as one of the 12th Manitoba Dragoons vehicles complete with commander and gunner 1/2 body figures. |
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A crouching British officer pistol in hand, leads his men towards the enemy. Two additional desert “Tommies” follow their officer with Lee Enfields and fixed bayonets. Backing them up is an advancing Bren Gunner firing his weapon from the waist. |
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Dingo Scout Car The Daimler “Dingo” Light Armoured Car was mostly used as a scouting vehicle for armoured units. Our little “Dingo” is in the markings of the 2nd New Zealand Cavalry Regiment and includes 2 “Kiwi” troopers in the vehicle. |
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Field Marshal Alexander Handsome, debonair and always immaculate “Alex” rose to supreme Allied Commander in the Mediterranean Theatre of Operating. Here, however he is Commander, Middle East Forces in August 1942. Accompanying him is one of his Military Police “bodyguards”. “Alex” was “Monty’s” Boss. |
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The Best of Enemies The Desert War was fought on almost chivalrous terms for modern warfare. Both sides, for the most part, fought cleanly and fairly and that included treatment of prisoners. Here, a British “Tommy” provides a drink of water from his own water bottle for a captured Afrika Korps soldiers. A charming little vignette. |
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The Mine Sweepers A Royal Engineer officer, map in one hand, “Tommy – gun” in the other, looks on as two of his men recover enemy mines. Two wooden German “Minen” signs are included in the set. |
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Several distinguished Indian Divisions served with the Eight Army. Here 3 Sikh gunners man a Vickers heavy machine gun laying down covering fire for the infantry assault. |
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Returning Fire Three more British infantry add their “firepower” to the attack. All are armed with the standard .303 Lee Enfield bolt – action rifles. |
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Desert Vickers Mk IV Light Tank with 3 Crewmen |
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