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Item no.: 1:72 Battle of Normandy St.-Mère-Église
The French village of Sainte-Mère-Église played a key role in the overall strategic plan of "Overlord", the code name for the Allied landings on the beaches of Normandy. It was identified on the battle plans as an important road junction that the Germans could use for rapid counterattacks towards Utah and Omaha Beach. It was therefore of strategic importance to occupy the village immediately and ensure its control by American airborne troops. In the early hours of 6 June 1944, paratroopers from the 82nd and 101st divisions, the two famous US airborne divisions, occupied the centre of the small French town after fierce fighting. The role of the American paratroopers has been portrayed and celebrated in numerous films, from "The Longest Day" from the 1960s to more recent "war films".
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Caution!Not suitable for children under 3 years. Choking hazard due to small parts.