Vintage 1950s Monte Carlo rally tin plate car. This nice condition, some play, worn wear, car, I believe has a play on the words Monte as in the place and the nickname for general Montgomery, known as Monty in the passenger seat being chauffeured by a soldier?
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13 cm wide
4 cm tall
4 cm depth
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Bernard Montgomery was a prominent British Army officer known for his leadership during World War II, most famously for the victory at the Second Battle of El Alamein in North Africa. After commanding Allied ground forces in the D-Day invasion of Normandy, he continued to serve in various high-ranking positions, including Commander-in-Chief of the British Army of the Rhine and Deputy Supreme Allied Commander of NATO.
Early life and military career
Born: 17 November 1887 in London.
Education: Attended St Paul's School and the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst.
World War I: Commissioned in 1908, he was severely wounded early in the war and served as a staff officer for the rest of the conflict.
Interwar years: Served in India, Egypt, and Palestine.
World War II
Command: Before the war, he led the 3rd Division, part of the British Expeditionary Force during the Fall of France.
El Alamein: In August 1942, he was appointed commander of the Eighth Army in the Western Desert and led his dispirited troops to a decisive victory over German and Italian forces at the Battle of El Alamein in November 1942.
Normandy: He played a key role in planning and commanding Allied ground forces during Operation Overlord (D-Day) and the subsequent Battle of Normandy.
German surrender: On 4 May 1945, he accepted the German surrender in North Germany.
Post-war career
Commander-in-Chief: Became the commander-in-chief of the British Army of the Rhine in Germany.
Chief of the Imperial General Staff: Held this top position from 1946 to 1948.
NATO: Served as Deputy Supreme Allied Commander of NATO from 1951 to 1958.
Nobel title: He was created Viscount Montgomery of Alamein.
 
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The Monte Carlo Rally, first held in 1911 by Prince Albert I, began as a "concentration rally" where drivers from various European cities drove to Monaco to showcase new automobile innovations and promote tourism. It was organized by the Automobile Club de Monaco and initially judged on performance, condition, and even passengers and luggage. The event has been a major part of the World Rally Championship (WRC) since 1973, evolving into a modern rally with special stages, though it continues to test driver skill on challenging, often snowy, and icy roads in January.