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The self-propelled assault gun, specially designed for anti-tank warfare and the infantry, may have outclassed the most built US Army heavy tank in the Second World War, but the US troops counterbalanced these shortcoming by greater numbers of Sherman tanks. The Sherman M4A1 that was introduced in January 1944, despite an improved 76 mm cannon and a new turret, still lacked adequate armour. Consequently the endless columns of well equipped and trained GI's, in combination with the tanks, were a critical factor in the defeat of Germany. Based on the StuG III with improvements suggested by General Guderian, the assault gun IV was used in all theatres of war, but the main burden of combat was usually borne by the ordinary infantryman. These were in use from the French coast to the distant expanses of Russia.
Model-details:
- Inclusive of diorama with representation of terrain
- 45 US infantrymen with extensive kit
- 45 German infantrymen with extensive kit
- Surfaces show many structural details
- Separate hatches
- Detailed drive wheels and track rollers
- Detailed superstructure with side skirts
- Authentic cannon and MGs
- Decals for two versions of each tank
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