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3 days ago · The M4 Sherman, officially Medium Tank, M4, was the most widely used medium tank by the United States and Western Allies in World War II. The M4 Sherman proved to be reliable, relatively cheap to produce, and available in great numbers.
4 days ago · The M4A3E8 is one of the most mass-produced modifications of the main U.S. armored vehicle of the World War II period. The tank featured the welded hull and Ford GAA carburetor engine.
1 day ago · It was particularly known for its high speed and reliability over rough terrains. However, its exposed riveted armor and high profile made it vulnerable to anti-tank fire. The experience gained from the deployment of the M3 Lee was instrumental in the development of the more famous M4 Sherman, which addressed many of the M3’s design flaws.
2 days ago · The M4A3 (75) W was a mid-production Sherman model introduced in late 1943, first seeing combat during Operation Overlord. The M4A3 (75) W combined features of early and late Sherman designs. As an M4A3 it was powered by the Ford V-8 GAA and had large radiators on the rear hull. It featured VVSS suspension (except for the last 538 vehicles), a ...
6 days ago · On April 6, 1945, Company A, 36th Tank Battalion, Eighth Armored Division was given the task of making an 'end run' around an area near Berlingson, Germany, in an attempt to encircle a large number of German troops.
3 days ago · The M4 Sherman, originally fitted with a short 75mm gun, was, despite it's weak armament and thin armor, was mass-produced and reliable throughout the war. After the debut of the German "Tiger" tank in Tunisia in 1943, it was deemed the short 75mm had to be replaced by a longer, bigger cannon.
1 day ago · The M8 Armored Gun System ( AGS ), sometimes known as the Buford, is an American light tank that was intended to replace the M551 Sheridan and TOW missile -armed Humvees in the 82nd Airborne Division and 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment (2nd ACR) of the U.S. Army respectively.
