MINT CONDITION IN THE ORIGINAL KING & COUNTRY BOX!
This is the first of two "Attack Jeeps" King & Country is producing. This one mounts a heavy .50 cal. machine gun opposite the front passenger seat and a pair of Vickers .303 cal. machine guns on the back. Plentiful vital desert supplies of water and petrol are also carried, as well as extra ammunition. A two-man crew in the jeep completes this set.
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MINT CONDITION IN THE ORIGINAL KING & COUNTRY BOX!
HISTORICAL NOTE: The Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) was a reconnaissance and raiding unit of the British Army during the Second World War.
Originally called the Long Range Patrol (LRP), the unit was founded in Egypt in June 1940 by Major Ralph A. Bagnold, acting under the direction of General Archibald Wavell. Bagnold was assisted by Captain Patrick Clayton and Captain William Shaw. At first the majority of the men were from New Zealand, but they were soon joined by Southern Rhodesian and British volunteers, whereupon new sub-units were formed and the name was changed to the better-known Long Range Desert Group (LRDG). The LRDG never numbered more than 350 men... all of whom were volunteers.
Although they sometimes engaged in combat operations, the LRDG was formed specifically to carry out deep penetration, covert reconnaissance patrols and intelligence missions from behind Italian lines. Because the LRDG were experts in desert navigation they were sometimes assigned to guide other units, including the Special Air Service (SAS) and secret agents across the desert. During the Desert Campaign between December 1940 and April 1943, the vehicles of the LRDG operated constantly behind the Axis lines, missing a total of only 15 days during the entire period. Possibly their most notable offensive action was during Operation Caravan, an attack on the town of Barce and its associated airfield, on the night of 13 September 1942. However, their most vital role was the 'Road Watch', during which they clandestinely monitored traffic on the main road from Tripoli to Benghazi, transmitting the intelligence to British Army Headquarters.
MINT CONDITION IN THE ORIGINAL KING & COUNTRY BOX!
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Note: Though we have not visited any of the battle field areas associated with the Desert War in North Africa, we have visited the Normandy area (including both the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer - 9,387 graves and the German Cemetery La Cambe, also located in Normandy, near Bayeau - site of Michael Wittmann's grave) on several occasions. We have found the people of France to be both friendly and still very grateful to the Allies, especially the American forces, for their liberation… despite the huge loss of life to the French civilians and their losses in damaged buildings. In addition, should you want to visit the area in and around Normandy, we would be willing to share our experiences or trip itinerary with you, which may make your travel through the area easier and perhaps make the historical experience more valuable.
Please contact us for information concerning other Retired and New 2016 King & Country sets. We have been a successful retailer with King & Country for over 16 years, marketing their line of connoisseur quality military miniatures. We are listed on their website as an authorized dealer and welcome your direct contact for other King & Country sets NOT Listed in our eBay Store.
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