Its 75 mm gun and relatively superior armor provided an edge over the tanks fielded by Nazi Germany during this period. The M4 Sherman saw widespread use across various theaters of …

Dec 3, 2024 · The armor between the two enhanced portions on the right side was ~2" (5cm) thick, as it did not slope completely down to the original 1.5" (3.8cm) thickness. Note the …

A mid-production M4 Sherman had 2 inches of armor at 56 degrees. The hull sides were 1.5 inches at 0 degrees, the rear was also 1.5 inches at 0 to 10 degrees. The hull roof was .75 of …

The armor was 76 mm (3 in) thick on the nose and upper glacis, 51 mm (2 in) on the turret and upper sides and 30 mm (1.18 in) elsewhere. The upper hull, at first welded, was cast and …

A mid-production M4 Sherman had 2 inches of armor at 56 degrees. The hull sides were 1.5 inches at 0 degrees, the rear was also 1.5 inches at 0 to 10 degrees. The hull roof was .75 of …

According to The Chieftain, this means that the M4 Sherman's effective armor thickness is really 3.6 inches relative to a horizontal strike and is roughly comparable to the frontal armor on a …

A mid-production M4 Sherman had 2 inches of armor at 56 degrees. The hull sides were 1.5 inches at 0 degrees, the rear was also 1.5 inches at 0 to 10 degrees. The hull roof was .75 of …

Nov 6, 2018 · Improvised armor used in the ETO (European Theatre of Operations) was an attempt to increase the M4 s defense against ranged attacks from the powerful German 8.8cm …

Feb 11, 2025 · M4 Sherman: armor layout, internal modules and crew, weak spots, stats. Choose equipment, perks and field mods. Compare with other tanks.

Armor: The Sherman’s armor was relatively thin compared to some German tanks, but it was sloped to improve protection. Mobility: The Sherman was known for its reliability and mobility, …