Mirage | 72801 | M3 General Lee Medium Tank | 1:72

Mirage | 72801 | M3 General Lee Medium Tank | 1:72

Plastic model kit, glue and paint are not included.

The M3 Lee was developed in 1940 when the United States urgently required a medium tank armed with a powerful gun. Production began in 1941, and the vehicle served with the United States, Britain, the Soviet Union, and other Allied nations. The tank saw extensive combat in North Africa, where it provided Allied forces with much needed firepower against German and Italian troops. Although its tall profile and unconventional layout were later seen as limitations, the M3 was an important step in the development of American armored forces.