Units in Fight for Freedom #13: Sherman Tank Variations
Who doesn’t know the Sherman? One of the most widely-deployed tanks of WWII, with a memorable and recognizable profile across its many modifications.
The Sherman medium tank was in many ways an experiment for the USA. In 1940 the British shortage of tanks was becoming worrisome, especially compared to the heavily mechanized German war machine. The American allies were willing to help, but didn’t have the capabilities for producing such vehicles yet - the first action the early Shermans saw was more of an extended field trial. Later, with its most glaring issues fixed, the Sherman proved itself to be a versatile, well-put together tank - and numerous modifications followed. A few of them are present in the Strategic Mind: Fight for Freedom.
Sherman M4A1 was the first major model, armed with a 75mm cannon. Staggering 6000+ machines were produced, with about half as many Sherman M4A176(W) modifications to follow. Largely the same vehicle, it was up-armed with a 76mm cannon - a solid choice at the time.
Sherman M4A1 in the game: has less armor than a British Churchill tank, but has more move points, making a more mobile unit, with decent firepower.
The British Sherman Firefly, conversely, went far above “solid” - armed with a British 17-pounder, it became a renowned “tank killer”, the only Allied tank capable of knocking out German Tigers and Panthers.
Sherman Firefly in the game: as in real history, at some point Sherman Firefly becomes the best weapon against the German Heavy armor and is capable of dealing heavy damage to the Tigers and other late war German units. It has the best anti-tank weapon among the UK units, but lacks in armor - in that regard it is similar to German Panther tank. Similarly it gets “Overwatch hard” ability, that allows it to auto attack the enemy armor within range.
M4A3E2 "Jumbo" was an “assault variant” - a heavy tank designed for overrunning German fixed fortifications. It took point more often than not, and while far from invincible, it fared well under heavy fire - much better than lighter tanks would have.
M4A3E2 "Jumbo" in the game: unlike Sherman Firefly, it has mediocre gun, but very thick armor that rivals that of the Tiger tanks. So, while Firefly matches Tiger firepower, Jumbo matches it in terms of armor capabilities.
M4A3E8 “Easy Eight” was one of the more successful modifications, upgraded in most of its aspects, and retained in service long after WWII.
M4A3E8 “Easy Eight” in the game: the “Easy Eight” combines the best of both worlds - it has a solid weapon and decent armor.
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The Sherman medium tank was in many ways an experiment for the USA. In 1940 the British shortage of tanks was becoming worrisome, especially compared to the heavily mechanized German war machine. The American allies were willing to help, but didn’t have the capabilities for producing such vehicles yet - the first action the early Shermans saw was more of an extended field trial. Later, with its most glaring issues fixed, the Sherman proved itself to be a versatile, well-put together tank - and numerous modifications followed. A few of them are present in the Strategic Mind: Fight for Freedom.
Sherman M4A1
Sherman M4A1 was the first major model, armed with a 75mm cannon. Staggering 6000+ machines were produced, with about half as many Sherman M4A176(W) modifications to follow. Largely the same vehicle, it was up-armed with a 76mm cannon - a solid choice at the time.
Sherman M4A1 in the game: has less armor than a British Churchill tank, but has more move points, making a more mobile unit, with decent firepower.
Sherman Firefly
The British Sherman Firefly, conversely, went far above “solid” - armed with a British 17-pounder, it became a renowned “tank killer”, the only Allied tank capable of knocking out German Tigers and Panthers.
Sherman Firefly in the game: as in real history, at some point Sherman Firefly becomes the best weapon against the German Heavy armor and is capable of dealing heavy damage to the Tigers and other late war German units. It has the best anti-tank weapon among the UK units, but lacks in armor - in that regard it is similar to German Panther tank. Similarly it gets “Overwatch hard” ability, that allows it to auto attack the enemy armor within range.
M4A3E2 "Jumbo"
M4A3E2 "Jumbo" was an “assault variant” - a heavy tank designed for overrunning German fixed fortifications. It took point more often than not, and while far from invincible, it fared well under heavy fire - much better than lighter tanks would have.
M4A3E2 "Jumbo" in the game: unlike Sherman Firefly, it has mediocre gun, but very thick armor that rivals that of the Tiger tanks. So, while Firefly matches Tiger firepower, Jumbo matches it in terms of armor capabilities.
M4A3E8 “Easy Eight”
M4A3E8 “Easy Eight” was one of the more successful modifications, upgraded in most of its aspects, and retained in service long after WWII.
M4A3E8 “Easy Eight” in the game: the “Easy Eight” combines the best of both worlds - it has a solid weapon and decent armor.
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