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Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series HG3103 Cromwell Tank Diecast Model King's Own Hussars, 7th Armored Div, Germay, Operation Blackcock, January 1945 1:72 Scale     Length     Width Cromwell     3.5"     1.75" In 1943 a decision was made to improve the Cromwell’s firepower so a 75mm cannon became the standard. The 75mm was designed so ammunition could be interchanged with U.S. Army shells. As a result the Mk. IV appeared in October 1943. With speed and agility the Cromwell now had greater firepower and became more lethal. It had great success helping to drive the Germans out of France, Belgium and the Netherlands. The Cromwell led to the design of the arguably best WWII British tank, the Comet. Even with fierce battles little is known about Operation Blackcock (a Scottish black male grouse) that occurred between January 14 & 26 1945. The purpose of the operation was to drive the Germans back across the rivers Rur and Wurm. The 7th Armoured Division, the “Desert Rats” applied a field coating of whitewash camouflage to their Cromwells obscuring its markings. The 7th was charged with liberating Montfort and capturing the bridge in Sint Odiliënberg. This operation was successful and opened the way for the invasion of the Rhineland. Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series The Hobby Master "1:72 Ground Power Series" presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military vehicles. Hobby Master "1:72 Ground Power Series" diecast vehicles feature: Diecast metal and plastic construction. Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull. Painted, fitted, non-moving tracks on detailed non-rotating wheels. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals. Clear acrylic display case to protect model. [See more Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series products] Cromwell [See more Cromwell products]