In the wake of their excellent series on both US light tanks and tank destroyers that saw service during WWII, comes news that the National Museum of Military Vehicles has produced yet another video — this one dealing with the Pershing heavy tank. The discussion traces the evolution of the so-called T-20 series of heavier tanks and why it took so long for it to enter combat towards the latter stages of the Second World War. Designed, in effect, to deal with some of the latest German tanks, and running contrary to US military doctrine of the time, the Pershing arrived just as US forces were entering Germany proper, only to be parceled out to a couple of US armored divisions. They proved successful nonetheless, and demonstrated why they were needed when most war planners had considered the war won and the Sherman a war winner.
M26 Pershing
The Collectors Showcase Fires Up the Pershing
In keeping with their tradition of releasing WWII armor around the holidays, The Collectors Showcase announced plans to produce a US M26 Pershing heavy tank this fall. Expected this October, the Company plans to offer two versions of this crowd favorite: one painted in a summer olive drab pattern while the second is whitewashed for winter combat.
We hope to have pricing information and other details for both vehicles shortly.
New R/C Military Vehicle Line to be Stocked
We’re stoked to report a new line of 1:16 scale preassembled radio controlled military vehicles will be available in time for the holiday season. Based upon the Heng Long line of R/C tanks, the TaiGen line is, essentially, a premium line of all-metal vehicles that feature metal caterpillar tracks, a metal gearbox, BB-firing AirSoft capability and even a simulated smoke generator. Several vehicles will form the nucleus of the range, including a Tiger I, M41 Bulldog, Panther medium tank and M26 Pershing. Pricing starts at around $219.99 and goes up from there based upon the vehicle type and onboard features. We should have all of the listings up on our site shortly and will begin to immediately accept pre-orders.