This page details the development and operational history of the m4a376w hvss sherman easy eight m4a3e8 uppedgunned medium tank including technical specifications and. Modeling the sherman tank in 172nd scale references page 2. The engine was rejected for use by the us army, but proved to be very reliable in britain, where over 7,000 tanks were received. The m4 sherman medium tank was the mainstay of american armored forces during world war ii and the korean war. An aftermarket barrel was a must, and dragons individuallink tracks looked like a bit more than i was ready to take on. Because people only ever compare the iron triangle of firepower, mobility and protection on paper.
Antitank capabilities during world war ii jose cosme jeff ranu shawn spickertfulton. And they compare shermans with things that you really shouldnt. David fletchers sherman firefly is a great addition as a reference book in the world war ii database library. We have put the report into a pdf and posted it on internet archive. All sherman tank artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. Hedgehog v2 signwriter drawings m4 sherman tank hedgehog v2 vinyl template m4 sherman tank hedgehog v2 clip art m4 sherman tank hedgehog v2 vinyl graphics m4 sherman tank hedgehog v2 foil template.
Equipmentboat plansarmored vehicleswar machinepanzerline drawing. The mechanical engineering branch, mechanical systems division, has. Many department of health doh employees provided valuable insights and suggestions to this publication. An order for 250 vehicles with 4 pilot vehicles was recommended and on 23rd march the order was approved. This section is for manuals on the sherman or sherman related subjects. The m4 sherman medium tank was the workhorse of american tanks beginning in world war ii and continuing through the korean war and beyond as a vehicle for united nations forces. Technical report armettr17002 the 76mm gun m1a1 and m1a2. The quality of the photos varies, although the report is legible. German tank maintenance in world war ii army center of military.
Profile of the sherman firefly clearly showing the upgrade with the british 17 pounder gun. Wwii m4a4 american tank cutaway poster print 21x36 9 mil paper. World war 2 went on to set the new standard in combat tank design, resulting in the main battle tank seen at wars end in 1945. The r975 radial, the gm 6046 twin diesel, the a57 multibank, and the ford gaa v8 there was also a caterpillar motor they were playing i cover in the shermans of the future section. M4 sherman medium tank specifications howstuffworks. In march 1944, all parties agreed that the best solution was the uparmored m4 assault tank. This psychological fear soon became to be known as tigerphobia. Foreword the material for this pamphlet was prepared for the historical division, eucom, by a. The medium tank m4a4 sherman v had a welded hull and used the chrysler multibank engine. The latest tank themed entry in the series is the panther tank. In particular, we are proud to recognize the members of the group at the office of drinking water who worked over many months to revise this edition of the design manual. Find specifications for the m4 sherman medium tank tank below.
Sherman is one of the few really iconic fighting vehicles of the allies during world war two, and one of the most famous tanks in history. To counter this the 17pdr antitank gun was fitted to many tanks, providing them with enough firepower to defeat the tigers and panthers. The success of the tiger was so profound, that no allied tank dared to engage it in open combat. Tm 9759, tank, medium, m4a3, is published for the informati. Medium tank, with 2 gm 6cilinder diesel engines, armament primary 105 mm howitzer, m4 in mount m52 in turret, running gear t80 double pin 23. The mechanical engineering branch, mechanical systems division, has been delegated. Choose your favorite sherman tank designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. The german tiger tank was introduced in august 1942 and was at that time the most powerful tank in the world. A sherman tank used in the film fury is currently for sale by auction. Schematic for an m4 sherman tank american tank, tank drawing. The technical manual tm 91907 was published 23 september 1944, but it was missing performance data for the 76mm hypervelocity, armorpiercing hvap shell and any information for performance of the u. In addition, shermans have been modified by several nations from modernization upgrades to complete hull conversions for another task. The sherman had four different motors that made it into production tanks.
M4a376w hvss sherman easy eight m4a3e8 uppedgunned. Fm735 wdfm antitank company, infantry regiment, and antitank platoon. Coming soon, more huge technical drawings and parts breakdowns. The gsfc engineering drawing standards manual is the official source for the requirements and interpretations to be used in the development and presentation of engineering drawings and related documentation for the gsfc. Swedish impressions of the sherman swedish tank archives. Pdf or auto cad, we will send up to 3 drawings per request any more drawings we will contact you to give you access to our exclusive section where you. The sherman tank site the place for all things sherman. M4 sherman blueprint blueprints, tank drawing, military drawings. This is the section of the last army manual on the sherman, this should. The only british tank of the period which continued to be built until the final stages of the war was the churchill.
I have found no other site with as many sherman related manuals online. It could be said that the t34 was the tank that won the second world war. Each sherman tank art print is produced using archival inks, ships within 48 hours, and comes with a 30day money back guarantee. Mechanical engineering design, military weapons, bugatti.
The m4 sherman, officially medium tank, m4, was the most widely used medium tank by the united states and western allies in world war ii. This tm on pdf is of poor quality, some images, charts, and tables are hard to. Schematic for an m4 sherman tank american tank, tank. The m4 sherman tank was produced in several variants and it was also the basis for a number of related vehicles. Read online and download sherman firefly right now. Shop for sherman tank art prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. Ive gotten my hands on a lot of manuals, and they are all great for gathering info on the sherman, because you can almost always read them.
Check the introduction to get started or just jump around the sidebar index. North africa, northern europe, the eastern front, and the pacific campaigns. This 1944 m4a2e8 sherman tank is a restored example thats been with the same owner for over 20 years. The medium tank m4a3 is an armored, full tracklaying vehicle, powered by a 500 hp ford tank engine which is an eight cylinder, liquid cooled, v type engine designed specifically for tanks. Typical technical drawings eco rain water solutions. The m4 sherman named after the famous american civil war general william t. Vector drawing of a sketch design for my dogs of war cartoon design series in adobe photoshop. Free download sherman firefly pdf pdf search engine. Victory in the ground war of world war 2 could be decided through various means but it was the tank that ultimately took center stage. In total 57,000 were produced between 1941 and 1945. Tm 9754 medium tank m4a4, 19430121 technical manual no.
Find sherman tank stock images in hd and millions of other royaltyfree stock photos, illustrations and vectors in the shutterstock collection. Unfortunately there was never enough 17 pounders available and only one tank in a troop of four had the benefit of one the best antitank guns of ww2, unfortunately the other 3 shermans in the troop had to make do with the standard us army 75 mm antitank gun which was totally inadequate. The only thing missing is a set of plans printed to scale, though there are original technical drawings included that show vehicle dimensions. The sherman tank was americas main fighting tank used during world war it helped liberate. Unfollow sherman tanks to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The website started out as a thread on the sturgeons house, and it grew into something so huge, i felt it needed its own page. News post 12, things have been changing, its all behind the scenes.
The book is a softcover volume of 120 pages and contains over 100 photographs as well as a selection of color drawings. Usa 1941 medium tank 49,234 built quantity and quality. With fullcolour battlescenes, technical drawings, photographs, digital gunsight views, extracts from crew training manuals and real combat reports, this book brings the. Typically when one sees statements from ww2 veterans concerning the m4 sherman tank on tv shows or in books, they often are critical of the armor or firepower of the vehicle.
Ww2 pictures poster pictures general motors tank drawing gun turret technical illustration technical drawings sherman tank tank destroyer. The sherman platoon, which participated in the field exercises pursuant to order ainspc no. Armor penetration panzer iv panther m4a3e8 sherman tank m4a3 76 sherman tank m4a1 76 sherman tank m18 hellcat tank destroyer limit velocity v. Why is it that the m4 sherman is so often ridiculed.
Medium tank m4 sherman early production vector drawing. At first, it was a disappointment, and it might have been replaced by the a33 excelsior or the assault tank t14 if not for its rehabilitation in tunisia. Peter chen, world war ii database march 16, 2008 the firefly was arguably the best ww2 tank of the western allies to be produced in quantity, as far as antitank performance was. This is the fourth edition of the water system design manual. This has lots of photos and drawings and seems to be a very detailed history.
Stalins tank factories outstripped hitlers by a factor of three to one, and production of the t34 also exceeded that of the famed american m4 sherman. The sherman tank site has been up for just over two years. On 2nd march, the ordnance technical committee recommended that the m4a3 with heavier armor be designated medium tank m4a3e2. More info and technical drawings and manual photos than anyplace on the internet. Drawing the proper number of rations presented a problem because of the great. The website is paid up for another year, and i have some very interesting books on the way. Often the sherman youre comparing things to is this one. Thousands of new, highquality pictures added every day.
The combat system evolved much from its infancy witnessed during world war 1 1914. It was also the basis of several successful tank destroyers, such as the m10, achilles and m36. The place for books, manuals, and reports on the sherman tank. It will also be the place i post aars when i find them and interesting reports or studies. The best place to discuss the content of this website is the thread about it on the sh forum. At the beginning of the field exercises, the platoon was attached to. Sherman specifics a guide to sherman tank types and terms by cookie sewell no matter which sets of components it uses, a sherman tank always looks like a sherman tank. Development of the medium tank m3 leegrant were definitely carried out as an advancement of the m2a1 on the distinct awareness that it was to be regarded as a temporary development to have a tank with 75mm gun armament into manufacturing and operation as soon as practical. Both the cannon and machine gun are disabled, but the tank itself remains in running, drivable condition.
Ww2 picturesposter picturestank drawinggun turrettechnical illustration. Prolifically produced, with more than 50,000 vehicles completed between 1942 and 1945, the m4 sherman, in its various incarnations, served with the british, united states and red soviet armies, in all theatres of the second world war. The m4 sherman proved to be reliable, relatively cheap to produce, and available in great numbers. National archives photo even when fitted with m17 rocket launchers, these shermans.
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