The M4 Sherman Tank was the most widely used medium tank by the United States and Western Allies in World War II. The M4 Sherman proved to be reliable, relatively cheap to produce, and available in great numbers. Initially superior to German medium tanks, by 1944 the M4 was inferior in firepower and armor to increasing numbers of German upgraded medium tanks and heavy tanks but was able to fight on with the help of considerable numerical superiority, greater mechanical reliability and better logistical support. The M4 was the most-produced tank in American history, with 49,324 produced (including variants).
The M4A3E8 variant featured better armor and suspension and an improved 76mm gun. The U.S. produced 11,424 of this variant.
The model is from the Tamiya 1:35 scale kit. The model represents the M4A3E8 variant.