Brand new 1/50 scale diecast model of M4A1 Sherman Medium Tank "BeutePanzer (Trophy Tank), US Army, North African Campaign, Captured by L./PzRgt 5, Tunisia" (1943) German Army "Military Legends" Series die cast model by Corgi. Limited edition. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Officially licensed product. Rotating turret for dynamic display options. Manufacturer's original unopened packaging. Dimensions approximately L-4.5, W-2.75, H-2 inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels, and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life tank. HISTORY ASPECTS - The M4A1 Sherman Beutepanzer, often referred to as a "Trophy Tank," represents a captured US Army tank pressed into service by German forces during World War II. These captured Shermans were used by the German military, particularly during the latter stages of the conflict. They were often repurposed and incorporated into the armored divisions of the Wehrmacht.One notable engagement where captured M4A1 Shermans were utilized was during the Battle of Normandy in 1944. German forces, facing a shortage of their own armored vehicles, repurposed captured Shermans to bolster their armored units. These Trophy Tanks featured distinct German markings, showcasing their new ownership on the battlefield.The M4A1 Sherman Beutepanzer played a unique role in the fluid dynamics of armored warfare during World War II. The captured tanks served both practical and propaganda purposes for the German military as they faced resource challenges.Introducing the 1 - 50 scale model - meticulously crafted replica showcases the essence of the captured Sherman, featuring accurate detailing and German markings. Collectors and history enthusiasts alike can own a piece of this wartime history, commemorating the adaptive reuse of military equipment during one of the most pivotal periods in the 20th century.
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M4a1 Sherman Medium Tank "beutepanzer (trophy Tank) Us Army North African Campaign Captured By L./pz In Green
Brand new 1/50 scale diecast model of M4A1 Sherman Medium Tank "BeutePanzer (Trophy Tank), US Army, North African Campaign, Captured by L./PzRgt 5, Tunisia" (1943) German Army "Military Legends" Series die cast model by Corgi. Limited edition. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Officially licensed product. Rotating turret for dynamic display options. Manufacturer's original unopened packaging. Dimensions approximately L-4.5, W-2.75, H-2 inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels, and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life tank. HISTORY ASPECTS - The M4A1 Sherman Beutepanzer, often referred to as a "Trophy Tank," represents a captured US Army tank pressed into service by German forces during World War II. These captured Shermans were used by the German military, particularly during the latter stages of the conflict. They were often repurposed and incorporated into the armored divisions of the Wehrmacht.One notable engagement where captured M4A1 Shermans were utilized was during the Battle of Normandy in 1944. German forces, facing a shortage of their own armored vehicles, repurposed captured Shermans to bolster their armored units. These Trophy Tanks featured distinct German markings, showcasing their new ownership on the battlefield.The M4A1 Sherman Beutepanzer played a unique role in the fluid dynamics of armored warfare during World War II. The captured tanks served both practical and propaganda purposes for the German military as they faced resource challenges.Introducing the 1 - 50 scale model - meticulously crafted replica showcases the essence of the captured Sherman, featuring accurate detailing and German markings. Collectors and history enthusiasts alike can own a piece of this wartime history, commemorating the adaptive reuse of military equipment during one of the most pivotal periods in the 20th century.