Name: Sherman Medium Tank 1942-45
ISBN: 9781855322967

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Who It's For

For readers interested in Sherman tank development and wartime use

Book Details

Authors: Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher: Osprey
Published: May 27, 1993
Format: Paperback
Theme: Land Combat Vehicles · Military Vehicles
Reading lane: Land Combat Vehicles

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World War II History
U.S. Military History
Land Combat Vehicles

About This Book

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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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. This title describes the development and operational use of the Sherman medium tank throughout World War II and beyond.