M24 Chaffee Light Tank

The American M24 Chaffee was developed to replace the M5 light tank with a vehicle carrying a more effective 75 mm gun. It reached combat late in the Second World War and later served widely abroad. Its role still emphasized reconnaissance and light-armored tasks; improved armament did not give it the protection of a medium or main battle tank. The Chaffee’s more spacious turret and improved firepower addressed limitations of earlier American light tanks, but reconnaissance remained its primary tactical context. Postwar users employed it under widely varying conditions, sometimes beyond that intended role. American units first employed Chaffees in Europe during the final months of 1944.

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 1946, Global War 1985, 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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