M4 Sherman M32

The American M32 was an armored recovery vehicle developed from the Sherman tank family. A crane or derrick, winch, and other equipment replaced the normal turreted fighting role. Its purpose was to recover damaged vehicles and support repairs, illustrating the specialized machinery needed to keep armored formations operating rather than simply adding another gun tank to them.

The recovery equipment included an A-frame boom and a powerful winch installed around a fixed superstructure. Different Sherman donor models produced corresponding M32 subvariants, preserving useful mechanical commonality with the units they supported. Recovery crews could tow disabled tanks, handle engines or other heavy components, and prepare vehicles for repair. These machines reduced the number of damaged tanks abandoned for lack of towing or lifting equipment and remained useful after the Second World War.

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, 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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