Fully illustrated, exceptionally detailed account of the development
and deployment of the M4 Sherman in World War II.
The Medium Tank, M4, better known to the British as the Sherman, was the
most widely used medium tank by the United States and western Allies in
World War II. Reliable, relatively cheap to produce, and easy to
maintain, thousands were distributed to the British Commonwealth and the
Soviet Union by the Lend-Lease program. It first saw combat in North
Africa, where it outclassed lighter German and Italian tanks. By 1944
the M4 was outgunned by the German heavy tanks, but it still contributed
to the fight when deployed in numbers and supported by artillery and
fighter-bombers.
A detailed insight into the development and deployment of the M4, this
book covers the design and construction of the chassis, turret, engine,
armaments and munitions and differences between the variants of the M4.
It covers the difficulties facing the crews who fought in this legendary
tank, exploring the training they received and the different combat
methods perfected by the Allies, including landing from a landing craft,
maneuvering in the bocage of Normandy, and fighting in the snow.
Fully illustrated with hundreds of contemporary and modern photographs
and detailed diagrams, this complete account provides all the technical
details of the construction of the M4, its maintenance and repair, and
the logistics required to support it in combat.
Whether you are a collector, modeler or simply passionate about military
history, this book will provide you with an unparalleled insight into
the M4.
