TAMIYA
1/35 SCALE MODEL KIT
Military Miniature Series
U.S. Medium Tank M4A3 Sherman 75mm Gun Late Production
(Frontline Breakthrough)
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It was late 1944 and Germany was clearly losing the war. Russia was
closing in on the Eastern front while American bombing raids were
devastating German cities.
Italy had been liberated and the Allies were quickly moving through
France and the Low Counties.
The end looked near for Germany unless they could succeed in a great
offensive push, which is exactly what they attempted.
On December 16, 1944, an American sentry reported countless "pinpoints
of light" flickering along the German line.
Seconds later, shells exploded around him and he realized that the
lights were the muzzle flashes of hundreds of German guns.
A massive German counteroffensive was underway along the 85-mile
Ardennes front.
In the north, the Sixth Panzer Army struck the U.S. 99th and 2nd
Divisions.
In the center, the fifth Panzer Army hit the 106th Division, the 14th
Cavalry Group and part of the 28th Division.
In the South, the Seventh Army clashed with the U.S. 4th, 9th and 28th
Armored Divisions.
Although the Allies were initially sent reeling, courageous troops and
rugged armor such as the Sherman tank eventually turned the tides of
battle.
One of the most used versions of this tank was the 75mm gun-equipped
M4A3 Sherman, which used a V8 450hp Ford engine.
The late production version first rolled out of the factories in
February 1944 with an angled front hull and 63.5mm armored plate.
To the turret, a cupola for the commander and hatch for the loader were
added.
This version was also equipped with wet ammo storage bins, which helped
prevent internal fires, a weakness of earlier Shermans. |
| Midst-of-Battle Figures Bring Set to Life! |
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Any number of exciting dioramas is made possible with this set of M4A3
Sherman tank and 3 infantrymen.
These figures wear late WWII winter uniforms overflowing with rich
detail.
Use this set in combination with any US vehicle kit such as the M8
Greyhound or 2.5ton 6x6 Cargo Truck for an authentic 1/35 scale diorama. |
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★Plastic assembly model kit based on the main tank of the WWII U.S., the
M4 Sherman.
★Overall length: 172mm, overall width: 76mm.
★The smooth form of the cast turret with 75mm gun and welded hull of
this late production M4A3 tank overflow with realism.
★Two kinds of commander's cupolas; loader's hatch and other hull and
turret hatches can be modeled in the open or closed position.
★Two kinds of road wheels and sprockets can be selected; rubber padded
tracks also included.
★Three crewman and one tank commander in realistic poses bring an air of
excitement to the kit.
★Included equipment includes ammunition boxes, tripod, ration boxes, and
much more.
★Three types of decals included. |
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