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M7 Priest Howitzer Motor Carriage

By: Italeri

Type: Miniatures Box Set

Product Line: Military Vehicles (1/35) (Italeri)

MSRP old price: $49.50


Product Info

Title
M7 Priest Howitzer Motor Carriage
Publisher
Dimensions
13.5x9.5x2.5"
NKG Part #
2147894780
MFG. Part #
ITA6580
Type
Miniatures Box Set
Age Range
14 Years and Up

Description

The deployment of self-propelled artillery during the Second World War was very quickly adopted by all the combatants. Following the innovative use of mobile artillery by the German army at the outset of the conflict, the need for artillery pieces to be as mobile as tank battalions was universally recognized. The Allies initially mounted their first self-propelled artillery units on half-track vehicles, but the most effective solution manifested itself with the introduction of the M7 Priest. Using the hull of the M3 Lee medium tank the M7 was armed with a 105mm M2A1 howitzer. It was deployed operationally for the first time in 1942 by British troops who gave it the nickname "Priest", due to the position of the machine gun in the front of the vehicle which resembled a Church pulpit. Robust and reliable, it had a plentiful supply of ammunition and provided effective indirect support fire. It was used by both the American army and the U.S. Marines on all fronts throughout the course of the war.

Decals for 4 versions.

Skill Level 3.

Models are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.