Italy 1943-45

M4A1 mid production. H Company, 66th Tank Rgt. 2nd US Armored Division. Asuka kit, Star decals. 

M4A1 mid production. H Company, 66th Tank Rgt. 2nd US Armored Division. Asuka kit, Star decals. 

M4A1 mid production. H Company, 66th Tank Rgt. 2nd US Armored Division. Asuka kit, Star decals. 

PzKw IV Aufs G Sicily July 1943 

Italian Semovente M41 da 75/18 self propelled howitzer,Sicily, Italy, Jul. 1943 (Italeri Kit) 

M7 105mm HMC. 2nd Armored Division, Sicily, July 1943. Academy Kit 

Italian Semovente M41 da 75/18 self propelled howitzer,Sicily, Italy, Jul. 1943 (Italeri Kit) 

M7 105mm HMC. 2nd Armored Division, Sicily, July 1943. Academy Kit 

M7 105mm HMC. 2nd Armored Division, Sicily, July 1943. Academy Kit 

Italian Semovente M41 da 75/18 self propelled howitzer,Sicily, Italy, Jul. 1943 (Italeri Kit) 

M7 105mm HMC. 2nd Armored Division, Sicily, July 1943. Academy Kit 

Semovente M42 DA 75/18 SP Howitzer. Sassari Division, Rome, 9 September 1943. (Italeri Kit) 62 Assault guns were produced from Early 1943 to September 1943 on the M15/42 meduim tank chasis. Similar to earlier Semovente models but with improved powerplant (requiring lengthening of hull at rear). It was intednded as interim model while more powerful models were developed (better guns). On September 8th, The Italian Government arrested Mussolini and surrendered to the Allies. This Semovente was part of Italian troops the stood a fought German troops attempting to occupy Rome. 

Semovente M42 DA 75/18 SP Howitzer. Sassari Division, Rome, 9 September 1943. (Italeri Kit) 62 Assault guns were produced from Early 1943 to September 1943 on the M15/42 meduim tank chasis. Similar to earlier Semovente models but with improved powerplant (requiring lengthening of hull at rear). It was intednded as interim model while more powerful models were developed (better guns). On September 8th, The Italian Government arrested Mussolini and surrendered to the Allies. This Semovente was part of Italian troops the stood a fought German troops attempting to occupy Rome. 

M10 Tank Destroyer, 601st TD Battalion, Fall 1943. Tamiya kit, Star decals 

Semovente M42 DA 75/18 SP Howitzer. Sassari Division, Rome, 9 September 1943. (Italeri Kit) 62 Assault guns were produced from Early 1943 to September 1943 on the M15/42 meduim tank chasis. Similar to earlier Semovente models but with improved powerplant (requiring lengthening of hull at rear). It was intednded as interim model while more powerful models were developed (better guns). On September 8th, The Italian Government arrested Mussolini and surrendered to the Allies. This Semovente was part of Italian troops the stood a fought German troops attempting to occupy Rome. 

M10 Tank Destroyer, 601st TD Battalion, Fall 1943. Tamiya kit, Star decals 

M10 Tank Destroyer, 601st TD Battalion, Fall 1943. Tamiya kit, Star decals 

Canadian Sherman V, 3 Rivers, Dec 1943. Ortano 

M8 Greyhound, 1st Armored Recon Battalion, Anzio Front, April 1944. The M8 37mm GMC armored car's combat debut was in Italy in early 1944. These vehicles were issued to Cavalry and Armored Recon battalions as well as Tank Destroyer Recon elements. 

M8 HMC 758th Tank Battalion, attached to the 34th Infantry Div. Monte Casino, Dec 1943. 

M8 Greyhound, 1st Armored Recon Battalion, Anzio Front, April 1944. The M8 37mm GMC armored car's combat debut was in Italy in early 1944. These vehicles were issued to Cavalry and Armored Recon battalions as well as Tank Destroyer Recon elements. 

M8 Greyhound, 1st Armored Recon Battalion, Anzio Front, April 1944. The M8 37mm GMC armored car's combat debut was in Italy in early 1944. These vehicles were issued to Cavalry and Armored Recon battalions as well as Tank Destroyer Recon elements. 

Tiger I mid production, 508th sPzAbt. Anzio Perimeter February 1944. Tamiya Tiger 1 Mid Production kit, Star Decals. 

M5Al light tank, Recon Co., 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion, Italy 1944 

Pzkw 38t sIG 15cm AusF H, Dragon Kit. Italy, unit unknown. These SPG's were typically attached to Panzer Grenadier Regiments (Motorized Infantry) for mobile indirect fire support. 2 Guns per battery, 4 Batteriesper Company. 

Pzkw 38t sIG 15cm AusF H, Dragon Kit. Italy, unit unknown. These SPG's were typically attached to Panzer Grenadier Regiments (Motorized Infantry) for mobile indirect fire support. 2 Guns per battery, 4 Batteriesper Company.