M3 Lee Tank Platoon - Flames Of War Mid War Americans

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Suitable for mid war era

1 Flames Of War US Fighting First: M3 Lee Tank Platoon Box Set contains:

• 5 Plastic M3 Lee Tanks

• 1 Plastic Commander sprue

• 1 Decal Sheet

• 5 Unit cards

In the build-up to entering the war, US Army planners knew they would need a 75mm-armed tank to overcome the latest German panzers. Of the proposed designs which could be produced quickly, none had a turret big enough to hold a 75mm gun.

As a temporary solution, the hull of a pre-war M2A1 medium tank was modified to take a short M2 75mm gun in a limited traverse sponson in the right front of the hull, while retaining a 37mm gun in the turret.

This odd, ungainly vehicle was far from perfect, but it was nevertheless an effective tank that filled a much-needed role at a crucial time.

Supplied unpainted & unassembled