M4 76mm Sherman Medium Tank 1943 65

Author : Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472805577
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book M4 (76mm) Sherman Medium Tank 1943–65 written by Steven J. Zaloga and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-08-20 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The M4 Sherman tank was the mainstay of the Western allies between 1942 and 1945. Fast and modern it was a big success and was transported as far afield as Russia and North Africa. The American Chief of Staff claimed in November 1943 it was 'hailed widely as the best tank on the battlefield today...'. However, by the Normandy invasion of June 1944 this was not the case: the new German heavy tanks such as the Panther and Tiger were completely outclassing the Sherman. This title covers the M4 version armed with the 76 mm gun, examining developments such as the HVSS suspension, using much new archive material.

Author : Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472805399
Total Pages : 111 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book M4 (76mm) Sherman Medium Tank 1943–65 written by Steven J. Zaloga and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-08-20 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The M4 Sherman tank was the mainstay of the Western allies between 1942 and 1945. Fast and modern it was a big success and was transported as far afield as Russia and North Africa. The American Chief of Staff claimed in November 1943 it was 'hailed widely as the best tank on the battlefield today...'. However, by the Normandy invasion of June 1944 this was not the case: the new German heavy tanks such as the Panther and Tiger were completely outclassing the Sherman. This title covers the M4 version armed with the 76 mm gun, examining developments such as the HVSS suspension, using much new archive material.

Author : Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1780966806
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Modelling the US Army M4 (76mm) Sherman Medium Tank written by Steven J. Zaloga and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-04-20 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sherman tank was the principal US and Allied tank of World War II more Shermans were built than all German tanks combined. Not only were large numbers of Shermans manufactured, but a large number of variants emerged powered by different types of engines and with different types of hulls, turrets and other details, making it an ideal subject for any modeller. Steven J Zaloga takes on the Sherman tank in this book, providing a guide to four variants across a range of different skill levels, depicting differing colour schemes and techniques which are examined and illustrated in lavish full-colour step-by-step photographs.

Author : Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1780966369
Total Pages : 165 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Modelling the US Army M4 (75mm) Sherman Medium Tank written by Steven J. Zaloga and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-04-20 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sherman was the most widely used Allied tank of World War II and was built in larger numbers than all German tanks combined. There was also a huge number of variants, powered by different engines, and manufactured with different types of hulls and turrets. This book presents an expert guide to modelling the 75mm gun versions used by the US Army in the ETO, in 1/35 and 1/48 scale. The projects featured include an early M4A1 from Operation Husky (July 1943), an intermediate M4 during Operation Cobra (August 1944), an M4 mine-roller in the Ardennes (January 1945), and a M4A3 during Operation Grenade (February 1945).

Author : Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1782002146
Total Pages : 109 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book M26/M46 Pershing Tank 1943–53 written by Steven J. Zaloga and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-08-20 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the moment that the M4 Sherman had been matched against German Panther and Tiger tanks, the American tank crews had known that their vehicles were outclassed by the opposition. What was needed was a more powerful tank, more heavily armed and armored, that could take-on the powerful German panzers on a more equal footing. Although it took time to develop by the latter months of the war numbers of M26 Pershing tanks were reaching the frontline US armored units. Well armored and with a powerful 90mm gun the Pershing was a match for any tank in the German order of battle.

Author : Rodrigo Hernández Cabos
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781841762074
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book M4 Sherman written by Rodrigo Hernández Cabos and published by Osprey Publishing. This book was released on 2001-02-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With numbers 13 and 14 the Osprey Modelling Series sees the start of a regular subseries on modelling specific AFVs. The second covers the Allies' most important tank of WW2, the US M4 Sherman, of which 49, 234 gun tanks were built. With detailed step-by-step model photography, specially commissioned walkround photography, scale drawings and wartime shots, these books will provide all the details needed to model the main M4 Sherman version – the M4A4 – and its variants. There is a full roundup of the models available on the market, details of where you can see the real thing, a select bibliography, and survey of websites of interest.

Author : David Doyle
Publisher : Schiffer Military History
ISBN 13 : 9780764361425
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sherman Tank, Vol. 4 written by David Doyle and published by Schiffer Military History. This book was released on 2021-04-28 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Powered by a massive Ford V-8 engine, the M4A3 Sherman was the standard tank of the US Army during the later stages of WWII, as well as the Korean War. The M4A3 was also supplied to the Marines during WWII, when the Corps faced a shortage of their preferred M4A2. The M4A3 was used by both services during the Korean War and was supplied in large numbers to Allied nations during the post-WWII rebuilding process. This book chronicles the development and use of these vehicles from concept to combat. Through dozens of archival photos, many never before published, as well as detailed photographs of some of the finest existent examples of surviving vehicles, these iconic armored fighting vehicles are explored, and their history is explained.

Author : Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1780964226
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book M4 Sherman vs Type 97 Chi-Ha written by Steven J. Zaloga and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-05-20 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although US and Japanese tank forces first clashed in 1941, it was on in 1944 that tank-vs-tank action became more common as both sides poured larger numbers of tanks into the combat zone. These battles were a means of demonstrating each side's latest tank technology. For the US, the pinnacle of their tank machinery came in the form of the M4 Sherman and for the Japanese, their most notable feat of engineering was the smaller, yet still effective Type 97 Chi-Ha. The last two campaigns of the war – Iwo Jima and Okinawa – saw tanks used by both sides, the Japanese finally concluding that “the fight against the US Army is a fight against his M4 tanks”. The illustrations follow the usual Duel pattern with profile illustrations of the Type 97-kai Shinhoto Chi-ha and the M4A3, views showing the ammunition of both types, interior illustrations showing the turret layout in both types, and a battlescene showing the Type 97-kai in combat against US armour.

Author : War Department
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781935700821
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book M4 Sherman Medium Tank Technical Manual written by War Department and published by . This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The M4 Sherman medium tank was the first American tank to carry a 75mm main gun mounted on a fully traversing turret. Powered by a 500 horsepower, liquid-cooled, "V"-type Ford engine, the tank could achieve 26 miles per hour on a paved road, and had a highway range of over 150 miles on a single, 174-gallon tank of fuel. Over 50,000 Shermans of various types were built during WWII. Intended as a manual for those charged with operation and maintenance of the M4A3 Sherman, this manual shows the basics of how to drive the tank and take care of its 8-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. The book also contains chapters on lubrication and inspections. Originally printed in 1942 and labeled restricted, this manual was declassified long ago and is here reprinted in book form. Care has been taken to preserve the integrity of the text.

Author : Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472805429
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book US Army Tank Crewman 1941–45 written by Steven J. Zaloga and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-08-20 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revealing what it was like to live and fight in a medium tank this book is structured around the career of a single tanker from 37th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Division. The focus is largely on the crew of an M4 Sherman, though light tank service is also studied. Tank operation required a welltrained and well-coordinated crew. The crew positions and roles of tank commander, gunner, driver, loader, and assistant driver are all covered in detail, together with recruitment procedure, specialist training, and the variety of specialized clothing and personal weaponry.