Sherman

Sherman The M4 Tank in World War II Author:Michel Esteve Language:English Format:Hardcover Dimensions:8" x 10" Pages:240 Photos:360 photographs, 110 diagrams Publisher:Casemate ISBN:9781612007397 Item No. 9781612007397 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,