M4 (76mm) Sherman Medium Tank 1943-65
- Brand: Osprey
- Product Code: NVG 73 [30674]
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- Date added: 14/10/2024
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NEW VANGUARD Series, book No 73: M4 (76mm) Sherman Medium Tank 1943-65
The M4 Sherman tank was the mainstay of the Western allies between 1942 and 1945. Fast and modern it was a big success and was transported as far afield as Russia and North Africa. The American Chief of Staff claimed in November 1943 it was 'hailed widely as the best tank on the battlefield today…'. However, by the Normandy invasion of June 1944 this was not the case: the new German heavy tanks such as the Panther and Tiger were completely outclassing the Sherman.
This title covers the M4 version armed with the 76 mm gun, examining developments such as the HVSS suspension, using much new archive material.
Contents:
- Introduction
- Combat debut
- The 17-pdr option
- Into production
- Initial deployment problems
- The shock of war
- New ammunition
- Problems and solutions
- Upgunning the M4 tank
- The M4 (76mm) in other theaters
- Lend-Lease M4 (76mm)
- Post-war export
- The Korean war
- Color plate commentary
- Index
Author: Steven J Zaloga
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Description: 48 pages, Paperback, 248 X 185 mm.
Condition: NEW COPY
Shipping weight: 320 gr.