26506 US Med Tank M4 Sherman - Finished EP 66th Armored Reg. WWI - Tamiya 1/48  [26506]

U.S. Medium Tank M4 Sherman Early Production 66th Armored Regiment

A lengthy and Glorious History

The 66th Armored Regiment could be the earliest armored unit in america Army, with heritage dating through the innauguration of Tank provider in February 1918. After serving with distinction in France through initial World War, the 66th again saddled up for global responsibility, landing M4 Sherman tanks through the entire amphibious intrusion of French Morocco in December 1942. The 66th fought through North Africa, and took part in tough combat through intrusion of Sicily. Going into action on European front component, the 66th landed on coast of Normandy on June 9th, 1944, afterwards going inland to fight the determined defenders the large choice of hard bocage (hedgerow) landscape. A few of the bitterest combat took place on the strategic town of Saint-Lo, once the 66th's tenacity and heroism carried your day the Allies.

Concerning the model

• Completely assembled 1/48 M4 Sherman pre-painted with markings pre-applied.
• Markings: H Co., 66th Armored Regt., 2nd Armored Div., Normandy, Aug. 1944. Paint scheme: Dark olive drab/Red brown two color pattern.
• Weathering technique employed by ultra-realistic finish.
• Die-cast paid hull for your weight and improved realism.
• Length: 119mm ?Includes unique display base with nameplate.