An 8-ton armoured "half-track" tractor truck, fitted with a quadruple barreled Flakvierling 38 anti-aircraft gun. Orininally designed for use against enemy aircraft, this innovative and distinctive looking vehicle/gun combo was also highly effective against ground based targets and personnel.

The devastating and highly deployable 105mm Howitzer was the backbone of American field artillery during WWII. It continues to be an important part of arsenals worldwide.

The German 88mm Flak Gun was both an anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapon. It was powerful enough to penetrate heavy armour at long ranges. Although extremely effective, its large size made it difficult to move and conceal.

The M3 Grant was a United States tank design that was modified for the British Army.  The British Government had sought a complete British design, but had to accept a modified U.S. designed Tank.   The British Army did not like the high profile of the standard U.S. turret, so they offered a lower profile turret with more crew space that would fit within the same turret ring.

The AAV carries up to 25 Marines and can reach speeds of 8 MPH in the water, and up to 45 MPH on land.  The primary mission is delivery of troops and supplies during amphibious assault operations.  The AAV’s disembark directly from Navy ships fully loaded and drive ashore in the first wave of a beach assault.

The M109 is the most advanced self-propelled gun in the U.S. Army inventory.  The Paladin includes new navigational and fire control systems and features a Kevlar lined crew compartment to guard against nuclear, biological, and chemical attacks.

The MLRS carries 12 rockets, which can each contain up to 644 M-77 Shaped Charge rounds.  The reload time is less than 5 minutes.  Standard Rockets engage targets up to 19 miles away and the new extended range rockets can hit targets up to 31 miles away

The Light Armored Vehicle 25 (LAV-25) is the U.S. Marine Corps all-terrain, all-weather, 8-wheeled vehicle capable of traversing land and water.  The amphibious operation requires no more than 3 minutes of preparation, and the LAV-25 can reach speeds of 6 MPH on water.

The Panther is one of the best-known German tanks of WWII. The Panther was also considered one of the best tanks of all the armies in conflict. The Panther was a great engineering success, as it proved reliable on cross-country terrain, fast, with great armor design, and a potent 75mm gun that had better penetration than the awesome Tiger’s 88mm gun.

The Flakpanzer IV Wirbelwind is one of the most distinguishable German WWII Tanks. Built on older and sometimes battle-damaged Panzer IV chassis, the Wirbelwind was an interim solution to defend against strong air assaults from allied aircraft. The Wirbelwind was armed with quadruple 20mm Flak 38 guns in an open top turret designed with 9 armored side panels.

The U.K. Challenger II is the most advanced battle tank in the British arsenal. The hull and chassis are based upon the Challenger I, but the Challenger II incorporates over 150 improvements for better reliability, lethality, and maintainability. The Challenger proved highly effective in Operation Iraqi Freedom as it engaged a much inferior Iraqi Army.

The U.S. M60A1 Patton Tank began production in 1960. It had a high profile and limited cross-country capabilities but proved reliable and effective in the Israeli Army Yom Kippur War. Its last combat action by the U.S. Marines occurred during Operation Desert Storm.

The German JagdPanther was arguably the best tank destroyer design of WWII. The Panther chassis was chosen and it was armed with a powerful 88mm Pak 43 L/71 gun. Although conceptualized and designed in 1942, by the time the tanks were manufactured and shipped to the troops in 1944, Germany was in full retreat across multiple fronts.

Known as Königstiger, the German King Tiger was the most powerful battle tank in the German Arsenal. The definitive roar of the engine, the awesome 88MM cannon, and the simple fact that it took 5 Sherman tanks to successfully defeat 1 King Tiger was reason enough for the name King Tiger.

The sheer number of Sherman Tanks in WWII gave the allies a distinct advantage, but the quick response, maneuverability, reliability and ease of maintenance proved the greatest basic assets. The E8 configuration was also known as the “Easy Eight”.

The StuG III was one of the first German assault tank destroyers. The simplicity, low cost, and short time to manufacture led to large production numbers in the early years of WWII. The Ausf. G provided greater personnel protection & increased firepower with a new 75 MM gun.

The British Matilda Tank was initially the most heavily armored tank in WWII. The thick armor plating provided great crew protection and the 40MM solid shot cannon proved lethal to light & medium German tanks that it encountered.

The M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank is the most advanced battle tank in the world. The firepower and mobility are unsurpassed. The Abrams is continuously updated with the latest communication gear, improved armament and better IFF recognition. M1A1 Abrams is a trademark of General Dynamics Land Systems and is used under license to Unimax Toys Limited.

In pursuit of greater firepower, the German Army created a series of heavy battle tanks. One of the most formidable was the Tiger Tank. With 100MM thick armor plating and an awesome 88MM gun, the Tiger was vastly superior to the smaller Russian T-34’s

The M3A2 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) is the newest version of the fully tracked, lightly armored fighting vehicle that features many advances over previous variants. New fire control, communication, and identification systems give even more lethality to the mighty fighting vehicle.

The German Army was bent on producing the biggest, best, and most capable battle tanks in service. The Tiger Tank was an unmatched machine with thick armor and a powerful gun. During the fighting near Caen, a single Tiger destroyed 37 British armored vehicles in a single afternoon.

In the latter part of WWII, the U.S. Army realized the inherent weaknesses of the M4 Shermans. In the face of the heavy battle tanks of the German Army, the U.S. began development of M26. The Pershing would have much greater armor, a lower profile, and a 90MM or 105 MM gun.

The M4A3 Sherman was the most produced and most modified tank of WWII. The British Army modified the basic M4 chassis with multiple weapons configurations and equipment. The Royal Scots Greys was the British M4A3 tank for the final battles of Italy in 1943.

The Iraqi T-72 is the latest Russian weapons technology in the Iraqi arsenal. Although fast, durable, and potent with its 125mm gun, the T-72 proved no match for the U.S. Apache Helicopters or M1A2 Battle Tank

The StuG III Ausf. G was one of the most cost effective tanks to manufacture in the German Army. The relatively low cost led to high production numbers. There were over 7,500 produced during WW II. The Tank Destroyer design was much simpler and much quicker to produce than the rotating turret designed tanks.

The Panzer IV Ausf. G was a continual improvement on the formidable Panzer IV tank. The Ausf. G featured a more powerful & longer barrel 75MM gun that provided a stronger counter to the improved Russian T-34.

The British Matilda Tank was initially the most heavily armored tank in WWII. The thick armor plating provided great crew protection and the 40mm solid shot cannon proved lethal to the light & medium German tanks that it encountered.

The initial designs for the Jagdpanther were created in the Fall of 1942. The purpose was to mount a 88MM PaK 43 gun on a self-propelled vehicle. The Panther chassis was chosen and the armored plating configuration was changed. Approximately 420 units were produced in 1944.

The M3 Grant was a United States tank design that was modified for the British Army. The British Government had sought a complete British design, but had to accept a modified U.S. designed Tank. The British Army did not like the high profile of the standard U.S. turret, so they offered a lower profile turret with more crew space that would fit within the same turret ring.

With over 30 years of combat service the M60A1 Patton Tank has seen many improvements. The latest modification featured reactive armor to improve survivability against new missile systems.

The Russian T-34’s were defeating the light and medium tanks of the German Army. The Third Reich knew they must develop a heavy battle tank that could put more firepower against the T-34s. The Tiger I was a grand solution with significant armor protection and a potent 88mm Gun. The Tiger I proved highly effective, and in July of 1943, a single Tiger I engaged 50 T-34’s, 22 were destroyed and the remaining 28 retreated.

The Abrams is the new standard in highly mobile, heavily armored, battle tanks. The M1A1 Abrams is the quickest, most sophisticated, and most lethal battle tank in the world. M1A1 Abrams is a trademark of General Dynamics Land Systems and is used under license to Unimax Toys Limited.

The German King Tiger Tank was the most feared tank on the battlefield. The thick armor gave it a decisive edge in defense, and the power of the 88mm gun gave it a commanding edge in attack. The tank was not produced in great numbers and entered use towards the end of WWII. By this time in the war, the allies had achieved air superiority and many King Tigers were destroyed from the air.

The German Army was bent on producing the biggest, best, and most capable battle tanks in service. The Tiger Tank was an unmatched machine with thick armor and a powerful gun. During one afternoon near Caen, a single Tiger destroyed 37 armored vehicles.

The Russian T-34 was one of the best designed medium tanks of World War II. They proved a formidable defense against the light and medium tanks of the German Army. It was not until the Germans sent in heavy battle tanks, that the Russians had to modify and improve the armor and firing capabilities of the T-34. A bigger cast turret with a more powerful 85mm gun was added to improve on the initial design of the T-34/76.

The Bradley is the ultimate troop-carrying partner to the Abrams Battle Tank. The Bradley serves multiple roles and has excellent crew protection capabilities with high mobility and intense firepower.

The Panzer IV Ausf. F was actually the third production variant to the Panzer IV. The initial versions A, B, and C, were used for development and training only. The first production unit was an Ausf. D. The Ausf. F featured a new turret design, a new drive sprocket and was the last variant armed with the short barrel 75mm gun.

While the Tiger I was a very powerful tank, the German Army’s pursuit of even greater firepower lead to the development of a second generation Tiger, one with a 88MM cannon, 150MM thick front armor, and 80MM side armor. This new Tiger would be forever known as the King Tiger.

The Panzer IV is one of the most known medium tanks of the German Army. It was one of the most produced and most modified & improved tank during WWII. The late production Ausf. G variant was fitted with a 75mm KwK 40 L/48 gun that made it a much greater foe to the Russian T-34.

The U.K. Challenger II is the most advanced battle tank in the British arsenal. The hull and chassis are based upon the Challenger I, but the Challenger II incorporates over 150 improvements for better reliability, lethality, and maintainability. The Challenger proved highly effective in Operation Iraqi Freedom as it engaged a much inferior Iraqi Army.

The Panther is one of the best-known German tanks of WWII. The Panther was also considered one of the best tanks of all the armies in conflict. The Panther was a great engineering success, as it proved reliable on cross-country terrain, fast, with great armor design, and a potent 75mm gun that had better penetration than the awesome Tiger’s 88mm gun.

The Flakpanzer IV Wirbelwind is one of the most distinguishable German WWII Tanks. Built on older and sometimes battle-damaged Panzer IV chassis, the Wirbelwind was an interim solution to defend against strong air assaults from allied aircraft. The Wirbelwind was armed with quadruple 20mm Flak 38 guns in an open top turret designed with 9 armored side panels.

The U.S. M60A1 Patton Tank began production in 1960. It had a high profile and limited cross-country capabilities but proved reliable and effective in the Israeli Army Yom Kippur War. Its last combat action by the U.S. Marines occurred during Operation Desert Storm.

The German JagdPanther was arguably the best tank destroyer design of WWII. The Panther chassis was chosen and it was armed with a powerful 88mm Pak 43 L/71 gun. Although conceptualized and designed in 1942, by the time the tanks were manufactured and shipped to the troops in 1944, Germany was in full retreat across multiple fronts.

The highly potent German Luftwaffe campaigns of North Africa illustrated the need for greater anti-aircraft weaponry. The U.S. Army identified the urgent need and quickly outfitted existing half-track vehicles with four .50 caliber machine guns in a Maxon Turret.

The Sd. Kfz. 251/1 Hanomag was the first in a series of highly mobile armored German transport vehicles. It embodied the fast pace advances of the blitzkrieg war. Over 15,000 Sd. Kfz. 251 half-track vehicles with many variants were manufactured during WWII and they saw many improvements and changes during the course of the war.

Over 15,000 Sd. Kfz. 251 half-track vehicle variants were manufactured during WWII. The 251/1 was designed to transport 10 soldiers, a driver, and commander and could travel at speeds up to 32 MPH.

The half-track operation of the M16 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage was a specific necessity in navigating the rough terrain of the Ardennes Forest. Equipped with four .50 caliber machine guns and an armor reinforced turret, the M16 was primarily used against German ground troops.

The Sd. Kfz. 251 half-track was produced in many variants. The 251/9 Kanonenwagen featured a 75 MM cannon, could carry 52 rounds, and was operated by a crew of 3.

Over 53,000 M3 vehicles were produced during WWII. The M3A1 featured a 147 horsepower 6-cylinder gasoline engine that could reach speeds of 45MPH. Configured in many different formats the M3A1 was primarily used for troop transport and as an armored car. It contained an array of small arms and a .50 caliber Browning M2-HB.

The HUMVEE (High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle HMMWV) is the transportation workhorse of the modern military. The M1036 variant supports a TOW anti-tank missile system and was also used extensively in Operation Desert Storm for troop & gear transport, and light arms fire suppression. HUMVEE® is a registered trademark of AM General LLC, and is used under license from AM General LLC ©2004. All rights reserved.

The famous German Motorcycle Side Car was a highly sought after vehicle for the soldiers that drove it and rode in it. It was quick, very maneuverable, and very dependable. The biggest drawback was the cost. It was estimated that for the price of one Zundapp KS750, the German Army could acquire two Kubelwagens.

The off-road and amphibious operation of the German Schwimmwagen proved extremely valuable in the arduous conditions before, during, and after the Battle of the Bulge. The troop & small arms transport capabilities provided quick response for an advancing, and then retreating German Army.

The transportation workhorse of the modern military, the HUMVEE is versatile, dependable, and highly mobile. The M1036 variant supports a TOW anti-tank missile system. HUMVEE® is a registered trademark of AM General LLC, and is used under license from AM General LLC ©2004. All rights reserved.

The Willys® GP proved effective across all the battlefields of WWII. The Willys® served many roles and was a trusted asset in any weather. The snow & ice conditions of the Ardennes forest were easily overcome by the extraordinary mobility of the Willys® Jeep®. JEEP is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler Corporation and is used under license. ©DaimlerChrysler Corporation 2004.

The German Kubelwagen was a favorite of the German troops and officers. The all-terrain, 4-wheel drive design gave it great versatility in keeping up during the assaults of the blitzkrieg. Minor changes and improvements occurred throughout WWII, but the basic Type 82 vehicle remained the same.

A workhorse in the sky, the Black Hawk serves multiple combat and support roles. Hauling troops, weapons, equipment, and supplies, the UH-60 is a reliable & versatile platform in a highly mobile armed force. BLACK HAWK and SIKORSKY are registered trademarks of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. They are licensed throughout the world to Unimax Toys Limited. The Black Hawk helicopter design is the sole property of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. The design is licensed to Unimax Toys Limited.

The Apache Attack helicopter is most powerful anti-armor weapons platform in service today. The AH-64A proved reliable and lethal in the Persian Gulf War. Produced under license from Boeing Management Company. Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, McDonnell, Douglas, North American Aviation, their distinctive airplane liveries, logos and product markings are among the trademarks owned by Boeing.

The AH-64D Longbow is the upgraded version of the initial AH-64A. The enhancements include the new advanced fire control system, new hellfire missile capabilities, new and more powerful engines, and a new electronics suite for much greater lethality. Although built on a similar platform, the Longbow is immediately identifiable by the mast mounted fire control radar assembly.

The UH-60L is the newest variant to a highly advanced and highly reliable front line utility helicopter. The L model features new engines producing 24 percent more power for improved speed and greater lift. BLACK HAWK and SIKORSKY are registered trademarks of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. They are licensed throughout the world to Unimax Toys Limited. The Black Hawk helicopter design is the sole property of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. The design is licensed to Unimax Toys Limited.

Built from the workhorse Black Hawk helicopter, the MH-60G's primary wartime mission is combat search and rescue, infiltration, and re-supply of special operations forces in day, night or marginal weather conditions. The MH-60G Pave Hawk is stationed throughout the world to deploy on a moments notice to bring in, or extract, special operations forces.

The Churchill Tank, named after the famous British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, was a widely developed series of heavy infantry tanks. The basic blueprint followed a pre-WWII tank design based upon trench warfare characteristics of WWI. The Churchill was continuously upgraded to improve its sometimes poor performance. It was a low profile tank that had excellent climbing capabilities, but it lacked firepower and armament. By the end of the war, some late model Churchill’s were fitted with 75mm main guns and some had armor that rivaled that of the German King Tiger.

German Panzergrenadier Regiment - Normandy
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U.S. 4th Infantry Division - Baghdad
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British 6th Airborne Division - Normandy
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The true Forces of Valor…the men that fought the battles, the men behind the machines, the men who gave the ultimate sacrifice. These men came from every nation and every creed to battle on their countries behalf. Unrecognized acts of heroism occurred every hour of every day, across every battle field.