Britain was handed many US M10 tank destroyers in Lend-Lease program. The M10 was at reference to the famed M4 Sherman tank, nonetheless with lighter and a lot more extremely sloped armor which permitted the M10 to accomplish higher rates. The British switched initial U.S. 3-inch weapon employing their very own effective 17-pounder on over 1,000 M10s, changing the name to IIC, or known as "Achilles". As the new gun needed a muzzle brake become fitted on vehicle, other improvements was indeed limited by thicker front side and component armor, plus a turret-top shield. With 2014 marking the 70th anniversary for the D-Day operations, the Achilles offers up a welcomed addition on 1/48 armed forces Miniatures show.
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