KING & COUNTRY BBA094 WWII U.S. ARMY G.I. "KNEELING RIFLEMAN"... WINTER 1944!

Description: KING & COUNTRY WWII BBA094 U.S. ARMY G.I. "KNEELING RIFLEMAN"... ARDENNES WINTER '44 BATTLE OF THE BULGE SERIES... DECEMBER 1944 - JANUARY 1945*Note: the addition of the King & Country Company Registered Trademark Logo in the photos for this listing certifies that an authorized and licensed King & Country Dealer is offering this item for sale. This kneeling infantryman is using one of the most outstanding weapons of WWII... The .30 cal. M1 Rifle was designed by John C. Garand who originally worked for the Springfield Arsenal. Its design resulted from the U.S. Army’s experience in WWI, when it was recognized that a self-loading rifle brought greater advantage on the battlefield and a major increase in the infantry squad’s firepower. Although quite heavy (9.5 lbs.) or 4.4kg its 8-round 'enbloc' clip and sturdy reliability made it popular with all the troops who carried it. After WWII the rifle also served in the Korean War until its replacement by the M14 in the late 1950s. NEW 2022, AND AVAILABLE NOW FROM PICACHO PEAK COLLECTIBLES Please Note: Images contained in this listing of the German Map of the Battle of the Bulge, an M1 Garand Rifle, Bayonet & Enbloc Clip, and U.S. M-1 Helmet or the image of U.S. Troops being served a meal during the Battle of the Bulge are for HISTORICAL PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT INCLUDED IN THE SALE OF THIS GI KNEELING FIRING M1 GARAND RIFLE FIGURE! MINT CONDITION IN ORIGINAL KING & COUNTRY BOX! HISTORICAL QUOTE: "In war there is no second prize for the runner-up."General Omar N. Bradley HISTORICAL NOTE: Allied Infantry During the Battle of the Bulge 0 0 1 481 2747 Picacho Peak Collectibles 22 6 3222 14.0 Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE The Battle of the Bulge (16 December 1944 – 25 January 1945) was a major German offensive campaign launched through the densely forested Ardennes region of Wallonia in Belgium, France, and Luxembourg on the Western Front toward the end of World War II in Europe. The surprise attack caught the Allied forces completely off guard. United States forces bore the brunt of the attack and incurred their highest casualties for any operation during the war. The battle also severely depleted Germany's armored forces on the western front, and Germany was largely unable to replace them. German personnel, and later Luftwaffe aircraft (in the concluding stages of the engagement), also sustained heavy losses. Different forces referred to the battle by different names. The Germans referred to it officially as Unternehmen Wacht am Rhein ("Operation Watch on the Rhine") or usually Ardennen Offensive or Rundstedt-Offensive, while the French named it the Bataille des Ardennes ("Battle of the Ardennes"). The Allies called it the Ardennes Counteroffensive. The phrase "Battle of the Bulge" was coined by contemporary press to describe the way the Allied front line bulged inward on wartime news maps; the phrase “Battle of the Bulge” became the most widely used name for the battle. The German offensive was supported by several subordinate actions including Operations designed to stop Allied transport over the channel to the port city of Antwerp, These operations were intended to split the British and American Allied line in half, so the Germans could then proceed to encircle and destroy four Allied armies, forcing the Western Allies to negotiate a more favorable peace agreement with the Axis Powers. Once that was accomplished, Hitler could fully concentrate on the Eastern theatre of war. The German forces with utmost secrecy, minimizing radio traffic, and moving troops and equipment under cover of darkness planned the offensive. The Allies ignored intercepted German communications that indicated a major German offensive preparation in the area. The Germans achieved total surprise on the morning of 16 December 1944 due to a combination of Allied overconfidence, preoccupation with Allied offensive plans, and poor aerial reconnaissance. The Germans attacked a weakly defended section of the Allied line, taking advantage of heavily overcast weather conditions, which grounded the Allies' overwhelmingly superior air forces. Fierce resistance on the northern shoulder of the offensive around Elsenborn Ridge and in the south around the town of Bastogne blocked German access to key roads to the northwest and west that they counted on for success. Columns of armor and infantry that were supposed to advance along parallel routes found themselves on the same roads. This and terrain that favored the defenders threw the German advance behind schedule and allowed the Allies to reinforce the thinly placed troops. Improved weather conditions permitted Allied air attacks on German forces and supply lines, which sealed the failure of the offensive. In the wake of the defeat, many experienced German units were left severely depleted of men and equipment, as survivors retreated to the defenses of the Siegfried Line. NEW 2022, AND AVAILABLE NOW FROM PICACHO PEAK COLLECTIBLES Please Note: Images contained in this listing of the German Map of the Battle of the Bulge, an M1 Garand Rifle, Bayonet & Enbloc Clip, and U.S. M-1 Helmet or the image of U.S. Troops being served a meal during the Battle of the Bulge are for HISTORICAL PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT INCLUDED IN THE SALE OF THIS GI KNEELING FIRING M1 GARAND RIFLE FIGURE! MINT CONDITION IN ORIGINAL KING & COUNTRY BOX! Please note: the pictures that have been uploaded for this auction serve as part of the description. If there is ever a question or concern regarding this item, please contact us BEFORE bidding. By placing a bid, you have entered into a contract and agree to pay for any winning bid. Payment is due within 5 days of the end of the auction! *Note: We ship ALL International packages via eBay Global Shipping Program; if you are an International buyer, please refer to the Global Shipping instructions and directions before bidding. It is important to remember, that when using the eBay Global Shipping Program, it is your responsibility to be aware of import duties, taxes, and charges imposed by customs; These are the buyer's responsibility and are Not included in the item price or the shipping charges. Please check with your country's customs office prior to bidding to determine if any additional costs will be incurred upon package arrival.As an additional note: We Do Not Offer Partial Refunds. If there is an issue with your purchase we will accept a return and assist you with a complete refund; minus the cost of the return shipping. We will do our best to answer your questions within 24 hours; however there may be times when it takes a little longer; please be patient, we will answer all questions. Picacho Peak Collectibles Will Make Every Effort to Gain Your Trust & Respect and Will Do Everything We Can to Keep It! You can Bid with confidence, knowing that we stand behind what we sell. In addition, We Would Appreciate Your Positive Feedback after you receive your collectible item. It lets us know the kind of job we are doing and also helps other customers to know what to expect from... Picacho Peak Collectibles. Note: We have used a self-guided, GPS supported personal itinerary on several occasions to visit the Bastogne area, including the Baugnez '44 Museum, the site of the Malmedy Massacre, The 101st Airborne Museum, The Bastogne War Museum, the still existing foxholes of the 502nd and 506th P.I.R. and the pastoral surrounding area in Belgium. We have found the Belgian people, especially in and around the town of Bastogne, to be very friendly and still grateful to the Allies, especially the American forces, for their liberation… despite the huge loss of life and property damage suffered by the Belgian civilians. In addition, should you want to visit the area in Bastogne or any of the surrounding areas, we would be willing to share our experiences or trip itinerary with you, which may help to make your travel through the area easier and perhaps make the historical experience more valuable. Please contact us for information concerning other Retired and New King & Country sets. We have been a successful retailer with King & Country since 1999, marketing their line of connoisseur quality military miniatures. We are listed on their website as an authorized & licensed dealer and welcome your contact for any of these miniatures that are Not Listed in Our eBay Store. 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Price: 45 USD

Location: Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania

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