U.S. Sherman M4A3(76) Medium Tank "THUNDERBOLT IV 37th Tank Battalion 4th Armored Division Bastogne" (1944) United States Army "Mini AFV" Series 1/64 Diecast Model by Forces of Valor free shipping USA

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Brand new 1/64 scale diecast model of U.S. Sherman M4A3(76) Medium Tank "THUNDERBOLT IV, 37th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Division, Bastogne" (1944) United States Army "Mini AFV" Series die cast model by Forces of Valor.
Brand new box.
Detailed exterior.
True-to-scale detail.
Officially licensed product.
Movable gun barrel and turret.
Has authentic weathering effect.
Comes in plastic display showcase.
Includes realistically sculpted driver figure.
Manufacturer's original unopened packaging.
Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts.
Dimensions approximately L-3.5(4.5 with cannon), W-1.5, H-2.25 inches.
Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel.
HISTORY ASPECTS:
The M4A3(76)W Sherman was an improved version of the standard American medium tank, fitted with a high-velocity 76mm gun to better counter increasingly formidable German armor. Powered by a Ford GAA V-8 engine, the M4A3 offered reliable mobility, mechanical durability, and improved firepower compared to earlier 75mm-armed Shermans. The introduction of the 76mm gun gave U.S. armored units a greater chance of penetrating Panther and Panzer IV tanks at typical combat ranges, especially when supported by effective tactics and combined arms coordination.
One of the most famous Shermans of the European Theater was “Thunderbolt IV,” commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Creighton Abrams of the 37th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Division. Abrams had already commanded earlier tanks bearing the “Thunderbolt” name as his unit fought across France following the Normandy breakout. By December 1944, during the Battle of the Bulge, the 4th Armored Division was ordered to spearhead the relief of the surrounded 101st Airborne Division at Bastogne, Belgium. “Thunderbolt IV” led elements of the 37th Tank Battalion through snow-covered roads, icy terrain, and determined German resistance as they advanced toward the encircled town.
The Battle of the Bulge was Germany’s last major offensive in the West, and the fighting around Bastogne became one of the most critical engagements of the campaign. Tanks of the 4th Armored Division engaged German armor and anti-tank positions in brutal winter conditions, often maneuvering under artillery fire and in poor visibility. Abrams’ leadership and aggressive tactics helped break through enemy lines, linking up with American forces inside Bastogne and contributing to the eventual defeat of the German offensive. “Thunderbolt IV” thus became associated with one of the most dramatic and decisive armored operations of World War II in Europe.
This 1:64 scale model captures the historic tank of Creighton Abrams during the relief of Bastogne, offering collectors a compact yet powerful tribute to one of the most iconic American armored units of World War II.

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