Can anyone confirm the use of the M4A1(75) large hatch variant during the D-Day landings by the 70TB?
To the best of my knowledge they were few and far between and used as DD Shermans?
Thanks for any insight
Brad

Brad,
There are several know US Army large hatch M4A1 DD tanks. One was lost during a training run when the crew forgot to put in the drain plugs and was later recovered and is on display in England. The tank recovered and on Display is featured in the After The Battle magazine Number 45. The tank has a high bustle turret, but the loaders hatch is closed. The tank was put on display over looking the Slapton beach training area.
Another was lost on or around D-Day, can't remember exactly where the tank ended up. I'll do some looking later as I have time.
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