Dodge WC54 Ambulance Olive Drab "United States Army" 1/43 Diecast Model by Militaria Die Cast

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Brand new 1/43 scale diecast model of Dodge WC54 Ambulance Olive Drab "United States Army" die cast model by Militaria Die Cast. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Officially licensed product. Comes in plastic display showcase. This model does not have any openings. Manufacturers original unopened packaging. Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts. Dimensions approximately L-4.5 W-1.875 H-2.125 inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel. HISTORY ASPECTS:The Dodge WC54 Ambulance was a vital vehicle used by the United States military during World War II specifically designed to transport wounded soldiers from the front lines to medical facilities. Built on the rugged WC series 4x4 truck chassis the WC54 was equipped with a fully enclosed body that provided the necessary protection for medical personnel and casualties during transport. The vehicle featured a rear compartment with stretchers medical equipment and room for attending medics to treat the wounded en route. The vehicles 4x4 capability ensured that it could navigate rough terrain making it an essential asset for field operations particularly in areas where conventional vehicles struggled.The WC54 was widely used across multiple theaters of World War II including North Africa Europe and the Pacific. Its primary function was to serve as a field ambulance evacuating casualties from battlefields where conventional medical transport would be too slow or inaccessible. The WC54 played an essential role during the Allied invasion of Normandy where it helped transport casualties from the beaches to field hospitals. The ambulances ability to carry a crew of medics along with its life-saving equipment allowed it to support both infantry and armored divisions during combat.