Skeleton Tank

The American Skeleton Tank was an experimental First World War-era design that sought trench-crossing ability without the weight of a full-length armored hull. Its small protected compartment was suspended inside a large framework carrying the tracks. The arrangement made the prototype visually unlike conventional British rhomboid tanks. It did not enter production or combat service. Its history concerns the attempt to solve a specific mobility problem, not an operational American tank force. A small armored crew compartment was suspended inside an open structural frame extending over the tracks. This arrangement attempted to combine protection with obstacle-crossing length at lower weight. A prototype was built, but the design was not adopted as an American combat tank.

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 1914, 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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