M4+Sherman

=Development And Variants=

Designed as a replacement for the M3 Lee and Grant, M4 Sherman tank was the primary tank used in World War II by the United States. Confidence was so high while developing the Sherman that the United States Army didn't feel any pressure to continue further tank development. The only change in production lead to the development of the M4A1, M4A2, M4A3, and the M4A4. These names represent M4's manufactured in different locations and the main differences surrounding the engine. Most Sherman's ran on gasoline, however the M4A2 and later the M4A6 ran on diesel.

=Competition=

Although the Sherman was much superior to both the main German tank, the Panzer III as well as the short barraled version, the Panzer IV he Sherman was outmatched by the 45 ton Panther tank, used by the Germans, only later to be completely out - powered by the 56 ton Tiger I and the 70 ton TIger II.

=Production=

The M4 was able to be be manufactured fast, and cheaply. This is why it became America's most produced tank. Because there was an abundance of them they were great at holding lines. However, it had very little armour and often fell victim to gunfire.

The M4A6 had an elongated "chassis". Fewer than 100 of these were produced.

=Operation=

The operation of an M4 Sherman required a crew of five men:

- Driver - Assistant - Driver - Commander - Gunner - Cannon Loader

The Driver was positioned to the left of the transmission. To brake he had to pull two levers towards him.

The assistant - driver had a .30 caliber machine gun infront of him

The commander occupied the turret

The gunner shot

To the left of the turret was the loader of the cannon

=Chairs=

The M4 was also very well known for being a very comfortable, and affordable chair.



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