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Italeri M 8 Greyhound
Brand: Italeri
Part No: HC-6364
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The Italeri M 8 Greyhound (HC-6364) focuses on the renowned US reconnaissance armoured car fielded in Europe during the second half of 1944. Known for its forward-looking design and high mobility, the M8 played a notable role in the liberation of France, where it was widely employed by the Free French Forces.
Despite its speed and agility, the vehicle’s light armour, open-topped turret and modest armament made it unsuitable for confronting German tanks head-on. Nevertheless, its versatility and reliability led to extensive post-war service across numerous European armies.
Historical Highlights
- Standard issue with reconnaissance units of US Armoured Divisions in Europe (late 1944)
- Extensively used by the Free French Forces during the liberation of France
- Futuristic shape for its time with high mobility
- Light armour and open turret offered limited crew protection
- Saw widespread post–World War II use across European armies
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This armoured car was standard issue withthe reconnaissance units of the U.S. Armoured Divisions in Europe during thesecond half of 1944, and was extensively used by the free French Forces duringthe liberation of French territory. The M-8 was characterized by a futuristicshape for its time and high mobility. At the same time it did not havesufficient armour and armament to fight the German tanks. The open turret didnot offer any protection for the crew. After World War II the Greyhound waswidely used by many European armies.
Key Info:
- Brand: Italeri
- Part No: HC-6364
- Barcode: 8001283063647
- Scale: 1:35
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