Sherman III (British)

Description

The Sherman III was the British designation for the M4A2 medium tank, one of several Sherman variants supplied to the United Kingdom under Lend‑Lease. Britain received more than 17,000 Shermans of all types, making it the largest non‑American user of the tank. The Sherman III differed from other marks by its General Motors twin‑diesel engine, which offered good reliability and range, and by its standard 75 mm gun, effective for infantry support and capable of engaging most German armour encountered early in the war.

The Sherman III first saw action with the British Eighth Army in North Africa, where it helped replace losses from earlier cruiser tanks and provided a much‑needed improvement in firepower and mechanical dependability. It went on to serve in Tunisia, the Sicilian and Italian campaigns, and later in North‑West Europe following the Normandy landings. Crews valued its ease of maintenance and the tank’s balanced combination of mobility, armour, and firepower, though it struggled against heavier German tanks such as the Panther and Tiger.

Despite these limitations, the Sherman III proved a versatile and trusted workhorse, forming the backbone of many British armoured regiments until the introduction of more powerful 17‑pounder‑armed variants and later designs.

• Model: Sherman III
• Country/Army: British & Commonwealth
• Material: UV Cured resin
• Original Designer: Counlane
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• Model supplied unassembled and unpainted. Additional finishing may be required during assembly.
• Finished colour of the product may vary from images shown.
• Photos and dimensions are at 28mm unless noted otherwise.
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