There are many variants of the Sherman, ranging from the M4, M4A1, M4A2, M4A3 and M4A4, which also encompass many sub-variants (such as the M4 (105) or M4A3E8 "Easy Eight", among others).

The M4 Sherman, officially medium tank, M4, was the medium tank most widely used by the United States and Western Allies in World War II. The M4 Sherman proved to be reliable, relatively cheap to produce, and available in great numbers.

While the US Army could afford to burn up M4s at prodigious rates, it discovered that crew losses ran very close to tank losses, due to the heavy hitting power of German tanks and Anti-Tank guns, and the vulnerabilities of the M4 design.

The M4 748 (a) (Germany) is a premium gift German medium tank. It was available only for pre-order during the Closed Beta Test of Ground Forces during the period before Update 1.41. 500 units were also for sale during the 5th Anniversary event.

Jun 22, 2024 · Summary and Key Points: American tanks in WWII, particularly the M4 Sherman, were generally inferior in armor and firepower compared to German tanks. However, the Sherman’s reliability, ease of...

Aug 17, 2023 · To appreciate that is to understand why the Sherman was key to Allied victory—and why it earned a place in history as one of the most badass tanks. An American M-4 Sherman tank awaits the...

An M3 is lifted out of a Sherman tank at 5th Indian Division's tank workshop near Taungtha, Burma, 29 March 1945 A restored Mitchell aircraft showing a 75 mm M5 gun below the four machine guns. The 75 mm gun, models M2 to M6, was the standard American medium caliber gun fitted to mobile platforms during World War II.They were primarily mounted on tanks, such as the M3 Lee and M4 Sherman, but ...

1 day ago · Despite having thinner armor and less firepower than most German tanks, the simple design of the M4 proved to be well suited for fast-moving offensive operations. Sherman tank crews could fix their own tanks in the field, rather than relying on rear-echelon mechanics to replace parts or troubleshoot the sort of complex problems that came with ...

Feb 22, 2025 · The M4 Sherman tank was designed in late 1940 with infantry support in mind. However, by the time the Sherman reached the battlefield in late 1942, the technological demands of the rapidly escalating tank war showed that the Sherman was already falling behind in its abilities to combat German heavy tanks. When Allied forces came Read More

The M4 Sherman was a American medium tank that served during WWII and the Korean War. The early ones had an underpowered 75 mm gun that couldn't penetrate the thick armor of the German tanks it was facing. Only the large numbers helped to …