M4A3E8 Sherman Easy Eight ™Army of Laketown – Thorin Oakenshield

– Thorin Oakenshield

and Detachments

- 1x Knight-Centura Aleya (supplied with a Citadel 32mm Round Base)

The Stronghold can be used as the focal point of a scenario

often firing from concealed positions

M4A3E8 Sherman Easy Eight ™Army of Laketown – Thorin OakenshieldInitially designated the M4A3(76)W HVSS but shortened to M4A3E8 (the E8 denoting the HVSS suspension), this medium tank was eventually nicknamed the 'Easy Eight' by the US soldiers who fought in and alongside them. The Easy Eight boasts several improvements over earlier M4 Sherman designs, such as the Horizontal Volute Suspension System (HVSS) and wider tracks, giving it better ground performance; welded hull instead of cast, giving better protection;