Sherman: The M4 Tank in World War II

by Michel Estève

“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

240 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 1, 2021

Reviews

[Al Lock · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is basically a reference book regarding the various versions of the M4 Sherman in service during WWII and after. It covers details on each of the various derivatives, from the earliest M4 and M4A1s to the TDs, SPGs, recovery vehicles, bridging vehicles, other specialty vehicles and the up gunned Shermans of the post-war era. If you are looking for a book to identify the various versions of the Sherman, this is a good choice.

[Stuart · Rating 4 out of 5]

An amazing look at all aspects of the M4 Sherman. Excellent pictures and drawings. If you were to restore an M4, this is the definitive boom to use.