Flames of War: Fighting First – M3 Lee Tank Platoon (Plastic)
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.
Set Includes:
- 5 x M3 Lee Tanks (Plastic)
- 1 x Commander sprue (Plastic)
- 1 x Decal Sheet
- 5 x Unit cards.
Miniatures are supplied unpainted. Preparation and assembly may be required.
Flames of War (abbreviated as FoW) is a World War II tabletop miniatures wargame produced by the New Zealand company Battlefront Miniatures Ltd.
