AC-1 Sentinel Medium Tank

Australia developed the AC1 Sentinel during the Second World War as part of an effort to create domestic armored-vehicle production under urgent strategic pressure. Its cast construction and Australian industrial origins made it distinctive. Completed tanks were used for training rather than seeing combat, as imported Allied vehicles and changing requirements reduced the need for the local program. Sentinel therefore represents a genuine production achievement without an operational battlefield history. Australian industry produced a locally cast hull and turret, with an unusual engine arrangement drawing on available automotive units. The arrival of imported Allied tanks reduced the need for domestic mass production. Sentinel remained valuable as an industrial achievement without entering combat service.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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