Sherman Medium Tank 1942-45
Osprey · Paperback · May 27, 1993
The M4 Sherman tank was the mainstay of the Western allies between 1942 and 1945.
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- Who it’s for
- Trace the Sherman’s development and operational use through World War II and beyond.
- Themes
- Sherman tank development, World War II tank operations, Changing tank capabilities
- Genres
- Land Combat Vehicles, World War II History, World War II: European Theater
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The M4 Sherman tank was the mainstay of the Western allies between 1942 and 1945. Fast and modern it was better than most of the tanks Britain had to offer. The American Chief of Staff claimed in November 1943 that it had been hailed widely as 'the best tank on the battlefield today'. However, by the time of the Normandy invasion of June 1944 this was not the case. The new heavy tanks being produced by the Germans were able to outclass the Sherman in both armour and armament.
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This title describes the development and operational use of the Sherman medium tank throughout World War II and beyond.
Sherman in Service
Trace the Sherman’s development and operational use through World War II and beyond.
Come here for
- The M4 Sherman’s development and operational use
- Its service during World War II and beyond
Expect
- A changing account of the Sherman’s battlefield standing
- The contrast with German heavy tanks by the Normandy invasion
Where it sits
| Land Combat Vehicles | 57% |
|---|---|
| World War II History | 44% |
| World War II: European Theater | 40% |
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Publisher categories
- World War II History
- U.S. Military History
- Land Combat Vehicles
- Authors
- Steven J. Zaloga
- Publisher
- Osprey
- Published
- May 27, 1993
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Sherman tank development · World War II tank operations · Changing tank capabilities
- Reading lane
- World War II History