The Sherman Tank: in British Service 1942–45

Osprey Vanguard #15

by John Sandars

This book details the design, development and deployment of the Sherman tank throughout its World War 2 service. Deployment in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and North-West Europe is covered.

Genres: Military History

48 pages, Paperback

First published June 15, 1982

Reviews

[Dimitri · Rating 4 out of 5]

How well did the Sherman really perform? At 48 pages, it is the only question asked and answered thoroughly. The operational history across 4 theatres (Africa, W-Europe, Italy abd Burma) shows its strengths and weaknesses per environment. The reassembled recollections of twenty or so veterans (many of whom could compare with Churchills) further discuss armament, engine etc... Of a reliable machine that was "a jack of all trades and a master of none" in numbers which German industry couldn't match.