• M4 (76mm) Sherman, New Vanguard 73, Osprey

M4 (76mm) Sherman, New Vanguard 73, Osprey

 

  • Brand: Osprey
  • Product Code: D09382 [9382]
  • Availability: Available upon request within 20 - 40 days.
  • Date added: 17/07/2015
  • 16.50€


M4 (76mm) SHERMAN MEDIUM TANK 1943 - 1965.

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.

Publisher: Osprey Publishing 

Description: 48 pages, Paperback, 248 X 185 mm. 

Condition: NEW COPY

Shipping weight: 320 gr.

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