M33 Prime Mover

M33 Prime Mover

The M33 Prime Mover was first used in Italy to tow the M1 240mm Howitzer with some also seeing service in NW Europe before being replaced by the M6 High Speed Tractor. They were converted from M31 Recovery Tank which in turn had been based on the M3 Lee. Between August 1940 and December 1942, the USA produced 6258 M3 types. Of these 600 were supplied to the British with most fitted with the radically redesigned turrets and became the Grant (see BB54). Some Lee's were also supplied to the British in North Africa and with the first delivery of 200 prior to the Battle of Gazala, helped change the course of the war in the Desert. Although regarded as outdated by 1943 for use against the Germans, they were still adequate for the war with Japan and as such were used by the British and Australians in Burma, etc., In American service they saw action in Tunisia and also in the Pacific campaign. They were also used for specialized roles such as the M31 ARV and the M31 Prime Mover. A number of M3s were also supplied to the Soviets from early 1942 and saw extensive action during that year. At Kursk, in the summer of 1943, the 48th Army still had 85 on the Central Front with Russian records showing at least one still in service on the Baikal Front in August 1945 against the Japanese.

  • SKU: US042
  • £19.99

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The M33 Prime Mover was first used in Italy to tow the M1 240mm Howitzer with some also seeing service in NW Europe before being replaced by the M6 High Speed Tractor. They were converted from M31 Recovery Tank which in turn had been based on the M3 Lee. Between August 1940 and December 1942, the USA produced 6258 M3 types. Of these 600 were supplied to the British with most fitted with the radically redesigned turrets and became the Grant (see BB54). Some Lee's were also supplied to the British in North Africa and with the first delivery of 200 prior to the Battle of Gazala, helped change the course of the war in the Desert. Although regarded as outdated by 1943 for use against the Germans, they were still adequate for the war with Japan and as such were used by the British and Australians in Burma, etc., In American service they saw action in Tunisia and also in the Pacific campaign. They were also used for specialized roles such as the M31 ARV and the M31 Prime Mover. A number of M3s were also supplied to the Soviets from early 1942 and saw extensive action during that year. At Kursk, in the summer of 1943, the 48th Army still had 85 on the Central Front with Russian records showing at least one still in service on the Baikal Front in August 1945 against the Japanese.

    • SKU
      US042
    • Weight
      72 g
  • Manufacturer
    Milicast
  • Unit of Sale
    Single Unit
  • Assembly Status
    Unassembled Kit
  • Scale
    1:76
  • Age Level
    17 Years & Up
  • Skill Level
    3 – Intermediate
  • Theme
    Militaria

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All Goods remain the property of Milicast Model Company until paid for in full. Goods may only be returned by prior arrangement at the recipients' expense. Delivery and insurance charges are non-refundable. Claims for damaged/missing items should be made within seven days of receipt.

Any products purchased 'second hand’, (without proof of direct Milicast Model Company supply, or supply from an Milicast Model Company approved dealer, shop or agent), or any products part assembled or part worked on in any way, are not covered by this returns policy. Under these circumstances no returns will be accepted, however we may quote for the supply of parts to restore the product to full inventory.

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