Dragon 1:72 USMC M4A3 Sherman Flame Tank with HVSS Suspension, DRR63149

Description: "The only way you can win a war is to attack and keep on attacking, and after you have done that, keep attacking some more." - General George S. Patton Jr., January 1945 By all accounts, the M4 Sherman medium tank was regarded as the workhorse of the US Army during World War II. In fact, virtually all of the Allied armies employed the Sherman in their armed forces, including the British, who developed an upgunned variant called the "Firefly". Eleven different US plants manufactured six basic models of the Sherman, and by June 1944 over 49,234 battle-ready vehicles had been produced. While it was no match for the German Panther or Tiger tanks, the Sherman soldiered on, using its weight in numbers to wrest control of Europe from the Wehrmacht. The M4A3 (76mm) was a highly improved variant of the Sherman with production numbers of 1,400. Built by Detroit Arsenal and Grand Blanc, the M4A3 (76mm) had improved armor protection, as well as greater firepower, thanks to its' high velocity 76mm main gun. Pictured here is a 1:72 scale replica of an USMC M4A3 Sherman flame tank with a HVSS suspension that saw service in Korea during 1951. #DRR63149 Dimensions: Width: 1-1/4-inches Length: 3-1/2-inches Features: - Plastic construction - Rotating turret - Static tracks - Opening rear access doors - Accurate markings and insignia - Comes with an acrylic display case Historical Account: "Flame Tanks" - Flame tanks were developed as a solution to the difficulties of eradicating the enemy holed up in bunkers and caves. Stuart and Sherman tanks were adapted and used in Europe as well as the Pacific. As Stuart production was winding down, the focus shifted to Shermans, which had better armor and firepower, and could carry 50 gallons of fuel. Initially, the bow machine gun was replaced with the flame thrower barrel, but tankers disliked losing this weapon, so an additional barrel was mounted in the turret through which the flammable fuel could be shot at the target. POA-CWS-H1 stood for Pacific Area Operations, Chemical Warfare Service, Hawaii. Eight were deployed to Iwo Jima and 54 to Okinawa. The flame Sherman was also used in Korea. Please note: We happily combine multiple sales into one order to reduce shipping charges. Please contact us first to determine the cost of shipping before proceeding to final checkout so we can clarify the procedure with you.

Price: 29.99 USD

Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida

End Time: 2024-10-02T18:19:50.000Z

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