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The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the U.S. military. Originally organized in 1775 for ship-to-ship fighting, shipboard security and to assist in landing forces, by the early 20th Century, the Marine Corps had grown both institutionally and organizationally into the major advocate for amphibious warfare as well as its key component.
In World War II, the Marines played a central role in the Pacific War, and the war saw the expansion of the Corps from two brigades to two corps with six divisions and five air wings with 132 squadrons. The battles of Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa saw fierce fighting between U.S. Marines and the Imperial Japanese Army. The secrecy afforded their communications by the now-famous Navajo code talkers program is widely seen as having contributed significantly to their success.
By the war’s end, the Corps had grown to include six divisions, five air wings and supporting troops totaling about 485,000 Marines. Nearly 87,000 Marines were killed or wounded during WWII and 82 earned the Medal of Honor With service in every war in US history including on-going operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Marine Corps has evolved into a 21st Century force with a unique, multi-purpose role in the modern United States military.
This incredibly detailed 1:6 scale WWII U.S. 1st Marine Regiment figure from DiD is approximately 12 inches tall.
This U.S. 1st Marine Regiment - 'George Puller' figure comes with a detailed U.S. 1st Marine Regiment combat uniform, complete with helmet, boots, and belt. Weapons included with the figure include a Browning M1919 .30 caliber machine gun (complete with ammo case and belt-fed ammo), knife, and grenades. The many pieces of equipment include a pack, canteen, and wire cutters. The figure also comes with two interchangeable heads.
Price: $81.99
Item Number: DD80034
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