Sherman Tank Vol. 1: America's M4A1 Medium Tank in World War II (Legends of Warfare: Ground, 6) - Hardcover

Doyle, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0764355678 ISBN 13: 9780764355677

Publisher: Schiffer Military History, 2018

Synopsis

This book documents the development and production of the M4A1 through its many variations, as well as its combat use around the globe. Produced by Lima Locomotive Works, Pressed Steel Car Company, and Pacific Car and Foundry, the M4A1 was the first of the famed Sherman tanks and preceded the welded-hull M4 into production. Powered by a nine-cylinder, air-cooled radial engine, the M4A1 fought in North Africa with both US and British forces, across northwestern Europe, and on Pacific Islands with both the Army and the Marines, serving well into the 1950s. The evolving design went through three major hull designs, multiple turret designs, and armament with either a 75 mm or 76 mm gun—all of which are detailed in this book. Extensive archival photographs are augmented by stunning color images of preserved tanks, taking the reader around and inside this famed warhorse. Part of the Legends of Warfare series.

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About the Author:

Author of more than 100 books, David Doyle's military books are noted for their thorough coverage of historic vehicles and his celebrated ability to locate scarce vintage imagery.

About this edition

• Publisher: Schiffer Military History
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 0764355678
• ISBN 13: 9780764355677
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 112