13268 Academy 1/35 ACS 155 mm self-propelled gun M12

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the Original M12 was to be used for educational purposes only. However, in 1943, in connection with the planned invasion on the beaches of Normandy, the command of the us army decided to use M12, suitable for use on the ocean. Baldwin Locomotive Works, the company responsible for making the necessary changes, basically improved the chassis design. Among a number of minor changes can be identified Assembly of a small additional armor protective gun. The original remained air-cooled engine Continental R975, capable of a maximum speed of up to 24 miles per hour. According to plan, in June 1944, M12 were relegated in Europe and participated in several important battles.