WesternOutlaw
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Hi guys,
One of the most enjoyable aspects of collecting Toy Soldiers is the history that one learns in looking up the various vehicles and artillery actually used in historic battles. As many of you have seen from my recent pictures, I have been creating a War in the Pacific Battlefield (pictured below):
War in the Pacific Battlefield by Western Outlaw, on Flickr
Not sure if any of you noticed, but for lack of US artillery, I had placed my M1A1 75mm Pack Howitzer (MG047) in the scene. I thought to myself; oh, the 75mm Pack Howitzer was used mainly by airborne units and probably is not too historically accurate in my Pacific diorama.
In looking for backgrounds and historic pictures of the Battle of Tarawa, I stumbled upon this picture; thinking to myself, that looks like a 75mm:
Well, to my surprise, the howitzer in the picture is (most likely) a 75 mm. Some additional history on the US Marine's use of the artillery piece can be found here.
Like with many K&C pieces, I believe item MG047 from the Market Garden collection makes a perfect addition to one's Pacific diorama. Now I may need to buy one or two more for additional dramatic effect!
One of the most enjoyable aspects of collecting Toy Soldiers is the history that one learns in looking up the various vehicles and artillery actually used in historic battles. As many of you have seen from my recent pictures, I have been creating a War in the Pacific Battlefield (pictured below):
War in the Pacific Battlefield by Western Outlaw, on Flickr
Not sure if any of you noticed, but for lack of US artillery, I had placed my M1A1 75mm Pack Howitzer (MG047) in the scene. I thought to myself; oh, the 75mm Pack Howitzer was used mainly by airborne units and probably is not too historically accurate in my Pacific diorama.
In looking for backgrounds and historic pictures of the Battle of Tarawa, I stumbled upon this picture; thinking to myself, that looks like a 75mm:
Well, to my surprise, the howitzer in the picture is (most likely) a 75 mm. Some additional history on the US Marine's use of the artillery piece can be found here.
Like with many K&C pieces, I believe item MG047 from the Market Garden collection makes a perfect addition to one's Pacific diorama. Now I may need to buy one or two more for additional dramatic effect!
