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Description
The M4 Sherman was the first of series of US medium tanks that incorporated a larger turret ring to facilitate a larger main gun in the turret. Its predecessor also had a large main gun, but this was located in the bow while a smaller caliber gun was placed in its turret. The Sherman was also a result of a US combat strategy where tanks were not intended to fight other tanks, rather they were designed to create and exploit weaknesses in enemy lines attacking softer targets and reinforced positions. The job of killing German armor was left to the infantry, who quickly adapted a number of tank chasses to carry high-velocity armor piercing guns. In reality, the Sherman faced off against German armor and held its own through a series of improvements and field modifications designed to counter improvements in enemy armor.
What is new in this release, in addition to the glueable tracks, are a set of tank rider figures by MasterBox which provide a variety of seated poses for placement around the hull and engine deck.
Markings are provided for three examples:
M4A1, B Company, 752 Tank Bn, V Army, Bologna, Italy, 1945
M4A1, I Company, 32 Armored Regt, 3 Armored Div, Normandy, France, 1944
M4A1, 1st Platoon, D Company, 66 Armored Regt, 2 Armored Div, Normandy, France, 1944
