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US M4A3E2 Sherman Jumbo Assault Tank with VVSS Suspension - Lieutenant Charles Boggess, "Cobra King", C Company, 37th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Division, Bastogne, Belgium, December 26th, 1944 [Bonus Ford GAA V-8 Engine] (1:32 Scale)
US M4A3E2 Sherman Jumbo Assault Tank with VVSS Suspension - Lieutenant Charles Boggess, "Cobra King", C Company, 37th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Division, Bastogne, Belgium, December 26th, 1944 [Bonus Ford GAA V-8 Engine]

Forces of Valor US M4A3E2 Sherman Jumbo Assault Tank with VVSS Suspension - "Cobra King", 37th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Division, Bastogne, Belgium, December 26th, 1944 [Bonus Ford GAA V-8 Engine]




 
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Forces of Valor FOV912136A US M4A3E2 Sherman Jumbo Assault Tank with VVSS Suspension - Lieutenant Charles Boggess, "Cobra King", C Company, 37th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Division, Bastogne, Belgium, December 26th, 1944 [Bonus Ford GAA V-8 Engine] (1:32 Scale) "The relief of Bastogne is the most brilliant operation we have thus far performed and is in my opinion the outstanding achievement of this war."
- General George S. Patton Jr., January 1945

In early 1944, the United States Army decided that they needed an up-armored version of a medium tank for an assault role for the upcoming operations in the European Theatre of Operations (ETO). However, they had rejected previous plans for such a vehicle, and time was short. As the new T26E1 would not be ready in time and previous designs had been totally unsuitable for the task, the decision was made to modify the standard US Army medium tank of the time, the M4A3 Sherman.

The vehicle became the M4A3E2 assault tank or Sherman Jumbo. With only 254 built, it represented less than 1% of the total build numbers for the M4. However, it's iconic profile left a lasting image that is probably one of the most easily recognized M4 variants. It should be noted at this point that the name 'Jumbo' doesn't appear in any wartime documentation and is almost certainly a post-war nickname, quite possibly created by a model company.

The first vehicles arrived in the New York port on August 14th, 1944. On the 29th, the 12th Army Group was informed by the War Dept that 250 M4A3E2 Assault tanks had been released and would be in the ETO in September. On September 1st, the 3rd Armored Division put in a request for 150 M4A3E2s from 12th Army Group. The first 128 Jumbos arrived in France via Cherbourg on the September 22nd, 1944.

Full records of exactly how the Jumbos were issued are difficult to identify as the tank were often only recorded as 'Medium Tank M4A3' with no distinction between a standard M4A3 and an M4A3E2. But partial records have been traced although some do seem to conflict. The first thirty six tanks were issued to the US First Army on October 14th and were then issued to individual tank battalions. Fifteen to the 743rd, fifteen to the 745th and six to the 746th. On October 18th, Normandy beach depots recorded having seventeen on hand, twenty four released to Armies and nineteen on route to Third Army.

This particular 1:32 scale diecast replica of a US M4A3E2 Sherman Jumbo assault tank that was commanded by Lieutenant Charles Boggess, and nicknamed "Cobra King", which was attached to C Company, 37th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Division, then breaking the cordon around Bastogne, Belgium, on December 26th, 1944. Comes with bonus Ford GAA V-8 engine. Back Order!

Dimensions:
Length: 7-1/2-inches
Width: 3-1/2-inches

Release Date: February 2023

Historical Account: "Nightfall's Cling" - On the morning of December 26th, 1944, as part of a concerted effort to relieve the 101st Airborne ("Screaming Eagles") defending the all-important crossroads town of Bastogne, the 4th Armored Division's ("Breakthrough") Combat Command Reserve (CCR) was ordered by Division HQ to link up with Combat Command B (CCB), which was still fighting for the town of Chaumont in southeast Belgium. Colonel Wendell Blanchard, commander of CCR, called together Lt. Colonel Creighton Abrams of the 37th Tank Battalion, and Lt. Colonel George L. Jaques of the 53rd Armored Infantry Battalion. He told them to attack and seize the village of Chaumont, which was just three miles from Bastogne. From there, they were to advance in earnest up the main road, break through the German cordon, and make contact with the beleaguered 101st, which was rapidly running out of ammunition.

After capturing Chaumont, the two commanders initially planned to attack the town of Sibret, but because it was so heavily defended, they instead chose to assault the nearby village of Assenois, which was located on a secondary road but still provided access to Bastogne. With artillery firing in support, the leading element of CCR, comprised of three Shermans followed by a halftrack full of infantry, then two more Shermans, stormed the village. Abrams' tanks blasted their way through the obstacles, while dismounted infantry mopped up the remaining strongpoints. After eliminating several enemy soldiers laying Teller mines along the road, Abrams command linked up with elements of the 101st at 1700 hours. The siege had been lifted and with it came the collapse of Hitler's "Wacht am Rhein" operation.

Features
  • Diecast metal and plastic construction
  • Comes with commander figure
  • Tank tracks roll along the working suspension
  • Rotating turret and elevating gun
  • The hatches open and the accessories can be removed
  • Comes with bonus Ford GAA V-8 engine
  • Comes with decorative base

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5 of 5 M4A3E2 Sherman Jumbo Assault Tank March 29, 2023
Reviewer: Douglas Cuppy from Canon City, CO United States  
The tank looks great and is well built.  As always it's a pleasure doing business with The Motor Pool.

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5 of 5 Best Sherman Yet! March 22, 2023
Reviewer: Donald S Vermilya from Sterling , AK United States  
FOV did a great job on this one.  Better paint and markings, correct tracks and a new tank commander.  I added some storage and a metal antenna to complete the tank.  Can't wait for an M4A3E8 76mm.

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5 of 5 M-4 Jumbo March 21, 2023
Reviewer: Kyle Blackman from Washington, DC United States  
Fantastic - Grandfather was a WWII tanker - spoke about how good the Jumbo was - one incredible product.  Spent years trying to build one from Tamiya, etc - none as good as FOV !!!!!

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5 of 5 Cobra King March 17, 2023
Reviewer: James Passman from Grand Bay, AL United States  
Great!

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5 of 5 Cobra King March 16, 2023
Reviewer: Don Fox from Jacksonville, FL United States  
The wait was well worth it.  Cobra King is arguably the most famous of Sherman tanks (Thunderbolt and Blockbuster being close contenders).  The M4A3E2 variant is faithfully reproduced, and the chalk markings applied after the relief of Bastogne capture its greatest moment in history.

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