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Sherman: The M4 Tank in World War II (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781612007397)
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Michel Esteve
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xFully 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.
Author: Michel Esteve
ISBN-10: 1612007392
ISBN-13: 9781612007397
Publisher: Casemate
Language: English
Published: 07/22/2020
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.25lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.00w x 0.70d
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.
Author: Michel Esteve
ISBN-10: 1612007392
ISBN-13: 9781612007397
Publisher: Casemate
Language: English
Published: 07/22/2020
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.25lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.00w x 0.70d
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