{"product_id":"u-s-army-m10-gmc-tank-702nd-tank-destroyer-battalion-normandy-france-1944-united-states-army-mini-afv-series-1-64-diecast-model-by-forces-of-valor","title":"U.S. Army M10 GMC Tank \"702nd Tank Destroyer Battalion Normandy France\" (1944) United States Army \"Mini AFV\" Series 1\/64 Diecast Model by Forces of Valor","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eBrand new 1\/64 scale diecast model of U.S. Army M10 GMC Tank \"702nd Tank Destroyer Battalion, Normandy, France\" (1944) United States Army \"Mini AFV\" Series die cast model by Forces of Valor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eBrand new box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eDetailed exterior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eTrue-to-scale detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eOfficially licensed product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eMovable gun barrel and turret.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eHas authentic weathering effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComes in plastic display showcase.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eIncludes realistically sculpted driver figure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eManufacturer's original unopened packaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eMade of diecast metal with some plastic parts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eDimensions approximately L-3.5(4.5 with cannon), W-1.5, H-2.25 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eDiecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eHISTORY ASPECTS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe M10 Tank Destroyer was developed by the United States as part of a dedicated tank destroyer doctrine intended to counter massed enemy armored assaults. Built on a modified M4 Sherman chassis and armed with a powerful 3-inch gun mounted in an open-topped rotating turret, the M10 combined mobility with significant anti-armor capability. Its sloped armor offered improved protection compared to earlier designs, while its relatively high speed allowed it to maneuver quickly into firing positions against advancing enemy tanks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe 702nd Tank Destroyer Battalion was among the units equipped with the M10 during the Normandy campaign following the Allied landings in June 1944. In July 1944, as American forces fought through the dense hedgerows of Normandy, the battalion supported infantry divisions engaged in brutal close-quarters combat against well-entrenched German defenders. The M10’s 3-inch gun proved capable of engaging German Panzer IVs and, under favorable conditions, even heavier Panthers. Fighting in the bocage terrain required careful coordination, as narrow lanes and concealed enemy positions created constant ambush risks for armored vehicles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eDuring the broader Normandy conflict, including operations leading up to the breakout at Saint-Lô and Operation Cobra, units like the 702nd Tank Destroyer Battalion played a critical role in countering German armored counterattacks. Tank destroyers were often positioned to provide overwatch for advancing infantry and to respond rapidly to reported enemy tank sightings. Although the open-topped turret left crews vulnerable to artillery and small-arms fire, the M10’s firepower and flexibility made it a valuable asset in the hard-fought battles that ultimately led to the Allied advance across France.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eThis 1:64 scale model captures the rugged look and battlefield significance of this iconic World War II vehicle, offering collectors a compact yet powerful tribute to the armored units that helped secure victory in France.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forces Of Valor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50022243041526,"sku":"FOV-805105","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/9925\/6496\/files\/FOV-805105-L__41051_ba545a70-0d9d-4b32-934d-69562f726799.jpg?v=1771865073","url":"https:\/\/modelcars.com\/products\/u-s-army-m10-gmc-tank-702nd-tank-destroyer-battalion-normandy-france-1944-united-states-army-mini-afv-series-1-64-diecast-model-by-forces-of-valor","provider":"ModelCars.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}