The M4 Sherman Tank: America's Workhorse of WWII
Specifications
- Weight: 30.3 tonnes (66,800 lb)
- Height: 2.74 m (9 ft)
- Crew: 5
- Main armament: 75 mm gun M3
Development and Production
Development and Production
The Sherman tank was designed in 1940 as a medium tank to replace the earlier M3 Lee and Grant medium tanks. The first production model rolled off the assembly line in February 1942. The tank went through several iterations throughout the war, with each new version incorporating improvements based on battlefield experience.
Combat Performance
Combat Performance
The Sherman's reliability and mechanical ruggedness were key advantages in combat. Though initially outgunned by German tanks, later versions improved firepower and armor. After the war, the Sherman tank continued to serve in many countries' armed forces, with some variants seeing action as late as the 1980s.
Legacy
Legacy
The Sherman tank's post-war legacy includes continued use in many countries and influence on future tank designs. It remains a symbol of American industrial capability and wartime ingenuity.
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