US M4A3 Sherman Medium Tank

Creighton Abrams' "Thunderbolt IV"

37th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Division, Bastogne, Belgium, December 1944

AFVs of WWII  1:43 No. 23182-44

This particular 1:43 scale replica of an US M4A3 Sherman medium tank was commanded by Creighton Abrams and nicknamed "Thunderbolt", which was attached to the 37th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Division, then deployed to Bastogne during December 1944.

M4A3(76)W Sherman

The pilot model of the M4 was completed in September 1941, and the Sherman became the most widely produced tank of the war. The M4 Sherman defeated heavier tanks with superior numbers, and by using outflanking tactics to strike thinner enemy flank armor. Shermans also achieved success with progressively upgunned models and by working with tank destroyers. The Sherman tank--named by the British--was fast, maneuverable, mechanically reliable, easy to manufacture, and effective in its infantry support role. It served with the US Army and Marines during World War II, and the US transferred large numbers to the United Kingdom and allied forces of many countries.

AFVs of WWII  Armored Fighting Vehicles

The  AFVs of WWII  "Armored Fighting Vehicles" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military vehicles in 1:43 scale.

AFVs of WWII  "Armored Fighting Vehicles" diecast vehicles feature:

• Diecast metal and plastic construction.
• Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
• Fitted, non-moving tracks and detailed non-rotating wheels.
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
• Clear acrylic display case to protect model.