Posted on 08/11/2013 1:35:55 PM PDT by JerseyanExile
Was your Dad in the Army. The Marines used the M4A2 with 2 GMC diesel engines. This was also the variant that made up the bulk of Lend Lease Sherman tank sent to the Soviet Union.
The M4 Sherman was originally equipped with a 75mm gun, that, while it performed reasonably well in North Africa, was found seriously wanting later in the war. A higher velocity 76mm weapon started to replace the older 75mm weapon, but this took far longer than expected, and Shermans in France and Italy found themselves coming up against Panthers and Tigers, against which the 75mm gun was simply inadequate. The article is about the end of 75mm gun and the switch to the 76mm.
Probably several division in the Red Army used the Sherman.
We sent them 4,100 M4A2 Sherman tanks. Roughly 2000 with 75mm guns and 2000 with the 76mm gun
At the end of 1942 the Soviets sent a T-34 and a KV-1
to the United States for familiarization with their designs.
I have never read the Report from the Aberdeen proving grounds that did the testing, but I have read a Russian report to higher authority summarizing the American report.
One of the more interesting comments in this summary was a atatement in the American report that “the designer of the air cleaners (on the T-34)should be tried for treason.” Overall the Aberdeen people were very impressed with the Soviet designs, but found Soviet engines and transmissions to be rather poorly manufactured when compared to American machinery.
Thanks but how does 1 mm make such a difference?
On it’s own, not that much. However, the construction of the two guns was radically different - for starters, the 75mm was only a 40 caliber gun, the 76mm 52. The barrel was almost twice as long, and the gun had an entirely new type of high-velocity shell.
As you may know, engines for Soviet tanks was basically from tractors. There is a true story about t-55/62 tanks that was taken by Israelis after Yom Kippur war(1973).In mid-70’s Israel asked Romania to sell Soviet tractors K-700/750.Romanians was very happy to get hard currency and sold few hundred of them. Soviets started to analyze the situation and tried to figure out why Israelis needed their tractors. When conclusion was reached it was too late. There was a need for engines/parts for T models and they are the same.
True and that’s one of the reasons why JS-2 was never used in tank to tank combat. Low rate of fire and limited ammo capacity.
It’s JS-2.:-)
There is countless pictures about Soviet Armored forces and pictures in general about WWII but I haven’t seen single one with Soviet tank crews on Shermans.
The Soviets did their best to avoid publicizing the use of American and British equipment during WW2.
You should know this, being AF! One mm doesn't make a difference, but usually, with a new round you will have a new penetrator and a different case/propellant. THAT is where your difference comes in to play...
Being AF the only thing I know how to do is get a tee time!
has anyone played “World of Tanks”?
True but my late Father who fought in the Red Army during WW2 told me about American canned food that was supplied to Soviet soldiers.
Here is interesting link:
http://broeder10.wordpress.com/2011/07/15/us-tanks-in-soviet-russian-service-in-ww2/
Right here. Working my way up the French heavy line right now.
LOL, love the honesty. :)
What is World of Tanks? Sounds fun!
yes, Army
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