Marine Beach-head
What future Marine would not have wanted to find this under his Christmas tree in 1960. Made by Marx Toy Company who at that time was the largest manufacturer of toys in the world. Unfortunately the set did not contain any enemy soldiers. That would come later with Marx?s Iwo Jima set when they produced some very accurate Japanese soldiers. This set comes with several sets of soldiers and Marines in different colors. I guess you were supposed to have them fighting each other. If you hide the missile launchers and helicopters you can make believe you are at Tarawa. I wonder how many WWII Marine dads bought this for their sons. If you happen to have kept your childhood toys and happen to have this set you will glad to know it is worth $300-$600 if complete.
Jim