UK 17 Pounder Anti-Tank Artillery

The British 17-pounder was a powerful anti-tank gun introduced during the Second World War to meet increasingly well-protected German armor. It served as a towed weapon and was adapted for vehicles such as the Sherman Firefly and Achilles. Its size and handling demands contrasted with the lighter anti-tank guns it supplemented.

Early guns reached North Africa in 1943 using an improvised mounting based on the 25-pounder carriage, often called the Pheasant. A purpose-built carriage followed. The weapon became especially important during the fighting in northwestern Europe, where heavier German tanks challenged earlier Allied armament. Armor-piercing discarding-sabot ammunition offered greater penetration, though practical accuracy and ammunition selection still mattered. Mounting the gun in existing armored vehicles required significant alterations; the Firefly, for example, combined the Sherman chassis with a British solution to the anti-tank problem.

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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