Decent read about those first Shermans used by the Marines at Tarawa.
http://www.theshermantank.com/sherman/tarawa-the-usmcs-first-use-of-m4-medium-tanks/
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Posted: Friday, January 13, 2017 - 09:53 AM UTC

j76lr

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Posted: Monday, January 16, 2017 - 12:10 AM UTC
very good read !! thanks !!
Posted: Monday, January 16, 2017 - 01:17 AM UTC
Hi Chris, hi Lou,
If you liked that site, be sure to check this book out:
http://www.casematepublishers.com/index.php/tanks-in-hell.html#.WH0pCeTGKhA
It describes the battle in a lot of detail with lots of photos, and the first half of the book is devoted to USMC tank doctrine, Charlie Company's training, equipment, etc. I can heartily recommend it.
Jerry
If you liked that site, be sure to check this book out:
http://www.casematepublishers.com/index.php/tanks-in-hell.html#.WH0pCeTGKhA
It describes the battle in a lot of detail with lots of photos, and the first half of the book is devoted to USMC tank doctrine, Charlie Company's training, equipment, etc. I can heartily recommend it.
Jerry

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Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 - 09:20 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Hi Chris, hi Lou,
If you liked that site, be sure to check this book out:
http://www.casematepublishers.com/index.php/tanks-in-hell.html#.WH0pCeTGKhA
See it reviewed here.
Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 - 12:20 AM UTC
Hi Bill -
Now I remember that it was your review that animated me to buy the book in the first place! Thanks a lot for the great review.
Jerry
Now I remember that it was your review that animated me to buy the book in the first place! Thanks a lot for the great review.
Jerry

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Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 - 04:32 AM UTC
I'm glad I was able to encourage you.

j76lr

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Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 - 09:41 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Hi Chris, hi Lou,
If you liked that site, be sure to check this book out:
http://www.casematepublishers.com/index.php/tanks-in-hell.html#.WH0pCeTGKhA
It describes the battle in a lot of detail with lots of photos, and the first half of the book is devoted to USMC tank doctrine, Charlie Company's training, equipment, etc. I can heartily recommend it.
Jerry
thanks again !!!
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