User talk:UltraChess

The M4 Sherman Medium Tank was the first medium tank in the U.S.'s arsenal capable of performing well against enemy tanks. Despite having a relatively weak 76 mm gun and a nasty tendency to set on fire when hit, it was perfect for one reason: it;s numbers. Easy and quick to produce, it spearheaded the Allie's success. Used in virtually all of the theaters of World War 2, it overwhelmed the Axis tanks and field fortifications. The M4 also had several variants made after it's release, including the Crocodile flame-thrower modification, and the Sherman Jumbo, made with better armor and guns. Today, many look at these machines as relics of an old age, but those who know it's role in history respect and admire the M4.