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M46 Patton Heavy Tank

By: Warlord Games

Type: Miniatures Box Set

Product Line: Bolt Action - Korean War (28mm)

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MSRP old price: $54.00


Product Info

Title
M46 Patton Heavy Tank
Publisher
Sub-category
Publish Year
2019
Dimensions
4.5x6x1.75"
NKG Part #
2147766325
MFG. Part #
WLG405108004
Type
Miniatures Box Set

Description

The M46 Patton was designed to replace the M26 Pershing & the M4 Sherman. It was one of the U.S Army's principal tanks of the early Cold War, serving from 1949 up to the mid-1950s.

The only American combat use of the M46 Patton was during the Korean War. On 8 August 1950, the first M46 Patton tanks, belonging to the 6th Tank Battalion, landed in South Korea. The M46 proved to be capable against North Korean T-34 medium tanks.

Though the Armaments Board designated the M46 a 'medium' tank, its capabilities equaled those of the M26 Pershing. Sporting a similar 90mm gun (though enhance a little), the M46 didn't lack firepower. The deployment of the M46 enabled the Pershings to be withdrawn.

The M46 proved a critical component in the defense of the Pusan perimeter during 1950. Subsequently, it was used at Inchon to support the US Marine amphibious landings. Replaced by the M47 (developed in 1952), its US combat service was limited to the Korean War.

Contains one resin & metal vehicle, a stat card and damage markers.

Miniatures are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.