The M4A1 Sherman featured a cast hull, and it was the first Sherman production type to leave the Lima Locomotive Works, Ohio, in February 1942, shortly after the USA entered the war. These early tanks had direct-vision (DV) slots on the glacis plate. This DV-equipped type of American tank fought in North Africa, including such famous battles as the one at Kasserine Pass. They later also participated in the invasion of Sicily and fought in Italy. The new Dragon US M4A1 DV has been boosted with the newly tooled Magic Tracks. In fact, this is one of the first Sherman kits on which these Magic Tracks have been made available, and these brand new links are both extremely accurate and very easy to assemble. Besides, a wide selection of photo-etched metal parts is also available to guarantee modelers a pleasurable build. However, it's this magical touch of Magic Tracks that makes this new release stand out!