The M3 medium tank filled a critical gap in the vehicles of the United States armoured force; being a vital stepping stone between the M3 light tank and the M4 Sherman medium tank. So as not to confuse this medium tank with its lighter namesake; the British nicknamed it the M3 Lee after the American civil war Confederate leader. It gave the American tankers a reliable; well-armoured and; most importantly; hard-hitting tank to counter the German panzers in North Africa.
The turret carried a 37mm gun and a machine gun mounted in a unique hatch cupola. The main gun in the side sponson was a powerful 75mm; capable of anti-tank fire or high explosive rounds; quickly earning the Lee the respect of German and Italian tank crews. Despite its high profile and inability to traverse the main gun more than a few degrees; it served well in many theatres and in the service of American; British and Soviet forces.
Contains one resin and metal medium tank; Bolt Action stat card; vehicle damage markers; full colour waterslide decals; Bolt Action order die.
Note: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted
