Sherman : The M4 Tank in World War II / Michel Esteve.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Estève, Michel, author.

Series:

Casemate illustrated special.

Casemate Illustrated Special Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

World War--1939-1945---Tank warfare.

World War.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (242 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Havertown, PA : CASEMATE PUBLISHERS, [2020]

Summary:

"A superbly organized, well-written, detailed history of the Sherman tank" with hundreds of photos and diagrams included ( Armor Magazine). 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, a modeler, or simply passionate about military history, this book will provide you with an unparalleled insight into the M4. "Period photos, preservation shots, interior details, variant schematics, archival excerpts, armament and ammunition drawings, and more... Make it your introduction to this legendary tank family." - Cybermodeler

Contents:

Cover

Book Title

Copyright

Table of Contents

Foreword

1. A Tank Named Sherman

2. Production

3. The Chassis

4. Turrets

5. Armament and Ammunition

6. The Sherman Crew

7. Evolution of the Sherman

8. The Sherman Family

9. Logistics, Supply, and Backup

10. Numbering and Markings

11. Unit Composition and Organization

12. The Success of the Sherman

13. The Sherman Since 1945

Appendix 1 Military Operations-ETO

Glossary and Abbreviations

Sources and Bibliography

Back Cover.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781612007403

1612007406

OCLC:

1162814864