{"product_id":"british-sherman-firefly-vc-tank-8th-armoured-brigade-24th-lancer-13-18th-hussars-normandy-fov-801036a","title":"British Sherman Firefly Vc. Tank \"8th Armoured Brigade 24th Lancer 13\/18th Hussars Normandy\" (1944) British Royal Army \"Armored Fighting Vehicle\" Series 1\/32 Diecast Model by Forces of Valor","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eBrand new 1\/32 scale diecast model of British Sherman Firefly Vc. Tank \"8th Armoured Brigade, 24th Lancer, 13\/18th Hussars, Normandy\" (1944) British Royal Army \"Armored Fighting Vehicle\" 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; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eBrand new box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eDetailed exterior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eTrue-to-scale detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eMeticulous engine details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eOfficially licensed product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eHas authentic weathering effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eRealistic landscape display base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eRotating turret for dynamic display options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eHas opening hatch and engine compartment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eManufacturer's original unopened packaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\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; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eDimensions approximately L-9.5, W-3.25, H-3.375 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eIncludes realistically sculpted soldier figure and accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eDiecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eRealistic panel lines, antennas, access panels, and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eHISTORY ASPECTS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eThe Sherman Firefly was the British adaptation of the American M4 Sherman, rearmed with the powerful British 17-pounder anti-tank gun. The modification gave British and Commonwealth armored units a much greater ability to engage German Panther and Tiger tanks, whose heavy armor could be difficult for the standard 75mm Sherman to defeat at normal battle ranges. The Firefly retained the Sherman’s mobility and basic mechanical characteristics while incorporating a modified turret and ammunition arrangements to accommodate the longer, more powerful gun. Fireflies were therefore highly valued by British armored formations during the Normandy campaign.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eThe 24th Lancers were assigned to the 8th Armoured Brigade in February 1944 and landed in Normandy during Operation Overlord. The regiment came ashore at Gold Beach on June 6–7, supporting the 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division, and soon became involved in fighting around Putot-en-Bessin and Villers-Bocage. Its Shermans subsequently fought through the battles around Tilly-sur-Seulles, Fontenay-le-Pesnel, Tessel Wood, and Rauray. A photograph of a Sherman VC Firefly belonging to the 24th Lancers near Saint-Léger on June 11, 1944, provides a particularly evocative record of the regiment's Firefly-equipped force in Normandy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eThe 13th\/18th Royal Hussars also operated Sherman tanks during the Normandy campaign, initially using Duplex Drive Shermans during the D-Day landings at Sword Beach. Their DD tanks supported the British assault and continued fighting in Normandy before the regiment transferred from the 27th Armoured Brigade to the 8th Armoured Brigade later in July. The regiment subsequently fought with the 8th Armoured Brigade through the campaign in Northwest Europe, eventually participating in operations leading to the Rhine crossings in 1945.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eThe 24th Lancers' Normandy service was intense and costly, and the regiment was disbanded in July 1944 after suffering heavy casualties and facing difficulties obtaining replacements. Its personnel were distributed among other armored regiments, including units within the 8th Armoured Brigade. The 13th\/18th Hussars, meanwhile, remained with the brigade and continued the campaign beyond Normandy. Together, their histories illustrate the important role of British Sherman-equipped formations during Operation Overlord and the subsequent battles across Northwest Europe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eThis 1:32 scale model is a striking tribute to one of the most recognizable Allied tanks of World War II. Its long 17-pounder gun and classic Sherman silhouette make it an excellent addition to collections focused on British armor, the Normandy campaign, or the battles of Northwest Europe. A detailed display piece for military history enthusiasts, this replica captures the distinctive appearance and battlefield importance of the Firefly during one of the defining campaigns of the Second World War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Forces Of Valor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67716004741427,"sku":"FOV-801036A","price":111.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/6094\/8019\/files\/FOV-801036A-L__92976.jpg?v=1792052671","url":"https:\/\/canadiandiecast.com\/products\/british-sherman-firefly-vc-tank-8th-armoured-brigade-24th-lancer-13-18th-hussars-normandy-fov-801036a","provider":"Canadian Die Cast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}