The Sherman Tank Author:Roger Ford At the outbreak of World War II, the U.S. Army had no tank arm worth speaking of. The success of Germany's panzer divisions in Europe, however, resulted in a rapid succession of American tanks, culminating with the M4, which the British dubbed "General Sherman." The name stuck, and the Sherman underwent a bewildering range of variants during a p... more »roduction run that totaled nearly 50,000 vehicles. This book follows the Sherman's development and shows how its armor, armaments, power plant, and running gear contributed to its success in battle and ensured its continued service long after World War II. The book also examines how the Sherman was able to take on seemingly superior German tanks and beat them soundly. Comprehensive appendices contain specifications and production details, while tables compare how the Sherman matched up against rivals on both sides. Color artwork and period photography in both color and black-and-white depict the Sherman in action.« less