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M4A3E8 Easy Eight

By: Battlefront Miniatures

Type: Miniatures Box Set

Product Line: Flames of War - WWII - United States - Box Sets & Miscellaneous

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Last Stocked on 12/10/2021

Product Info

Title
M4A3E8 Easy Eight
Sub-category
Publish Year
2012
Dimensions
8.25x5.75x1.5"
NKG Part #
2147467510
MFG. Part #
BFMUBX26
Type
Miniatures Box Set
Material
Metal & Resin
Age Range
14 Years and Up

Description

The M4A3E8, better known as the Easy Eight, marked the pinnacle in the Sherman design. Essentially the same as the M4A3 (76mm), the Easy Eight model introduced a new track and suspension system.

The Horizontal Volute Suspension System (HVSS, for short) made it much easier to replace damaged road wheels and a new wide track was developed to improve the tank’s off-road performance. Together this gave the Sherman a much improved ride and far better flotation over soft ground.

The M4A3E8 Easy Eight entered service in late December 1944 during the fighting in the Ardennes and served admirably to the end of the war. It continued to serve in the US Army until 1955.