Thursday, April 21, 2011 - 11:53 AM UTC
Gary Newman of Squadron sends us news of MMD's latest publication on the Sherman Tank in Action.
SS2048 WWII US SHERMAN IN ACTION - by Ervin and Doyle.

The iconic American tank of World War II, the M4 Sherman was known for its simple, reliable, and flexible design. Ten different companies contributed to the total output of 50,000 units produced in a myriad of variations. Even after it went into serial production in 1942 the Sherman was subject to almost constant change and modification, based on lessons learned and needs perceived on the battlefield. The full story of the Sherman’s exploits would fill several volumes, so this book focuses on the variants and sub-variants of the Shermans used by U.S. forces during WWII. The Shermans that rolled off the assembly lines in 1945 bore little resemblance to the M4s produced in 1942, and this volume chronicles each major model of the Sherman everywhere the American soldier fought. Augmenting the nearly 200 period photos, many of them in rare original color, are a host of exquisitely rendered line drawings illustrating the subtle variations in hull, turret, and weapons used on these famed armored fighting vehicles. Includes color profiles; 80 pages.
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Thanks, Jon, with all the new Sherman kits coming out, this should be very helpful.
APR 21, 2011 - 12:31 PM
This is going to be a MUST HAVE book!
APR 21, 2011 - 12:49 PM
About time for a up to the minutae Squadron book on the M4. The authors are well known for knowing their M4s and that said, I will probably buy it alone for the rare period photos it is supposed to contain Brad
APR 21, 2011 - 01:23 PM
I don't know much about Shermans yet, except that I like them. If you guys think this book is going to be good then I will be sure to check it ou.
APR 21, 2011 - 01:30 PM
Jeremy, Any book about shermans is good.
APR 21, 2011 - 02:10 PM
Not only will it be a "must have", but will be cheap too!
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