Bolt Action - M3A1 Half-Track thunder junction 251/8 ‘Stummel’ half-track howitzer carrier

251/8 ‘Stummel’ half-track howitzer carrier

Soviet forces made extensive use of mortars and machine guns to support their infantry - directly and indirectly - at the front

1x M3A1 half-track (plastic)

for instance – and trained them for astonishingly arduous marches and vicious battles with a ruthless enemy

Bolt Action - M3A1 Half-Track thunder junction 251/8 ‘Stummel’ half-track howitzer carrierOne of the most iconic pieces of hardware in US Military history, over 40,000 M3 half tracks were produced during World War II with many thousands of similar models also being supplied to their allies. The M3A1 was ideally suited to rushing troops to the front and through gaps in the enemy lines. With a top speed of 45 mph, and armoured enough to keep out most small arms fire, they performed admirably in this role. They had a crew of three men and