Named for General John Pershing, leader of the US Expeditionary Forces in WWI, the T26E3 Heavy Tank hit the battlefield in February of 1945, sporting a 90mm and thicker armor.

Finally, in 1944, the T26 finally passed trials and became known as the Pershing. Beginning in 1942, engineers went through five prototype designs for their new tank. Under-gunned and under-armed, the Sherman simply couldn't fill the spot US Army Engineers had envisioned. David Clarke.ĭuring the early years of World War II, both the infantry support and breakthrough tank roles for the US Army were filled by the M4 Sherman. Since this is basically two kits in one, I partnered with a good friend of mine, who happens to also be an accomplished figure builder, Mr. Pairing the Pershing tank with Dragon's US Army Anti-Tank team makes for a great set. The M26A1 / T26E3 Pershing kit is no exception.

They often also come with bonus figures to compliment the vehicle. These are re-releases of Dragon kits, paired with additional, new, or alternate parts. Website: Cyber-Hobby does it again with their seventh release under the 'Orange Box', Super-Value line of kits. Reviewed by Robert Folden, IPMS #45545 (Tank) and David Clarke, IPMS #44437 (Figures) 1/35 M26A1/T26E3 Pershing w/ US Army Anti-Tank Team

First ww2 battle using pershing tank