After a quick coat of primer, i painted the tank with tamiya xf1 flat black. This title covers the m4 version armed with the 76 mm gun, examining developments such as the hvss suspension, using much new archive material. He fought at leyte and in april 1945 at okinawa where he was promoted to. This book covers both the 75 and 76 tanks, but not overly well. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Sep 15, 2015 although m4 medium tank sherman proved itself by contributing mightily to u. First off it has a new cover with no dust jacket unlike earlier printings. The hunnicutt sherman book is the gold standard book for information on the sherman medium tank and its history and development. Even using conventional armour piercing rounds, the 17pounder was capable of defeating the tiger is frontal armour at a range of 1 kilometre. Jun 12, 2018 the hunnicutt sherman book is the gold standard book for information on the sherman medium tank and its history and development. He altered his birth certificate to enlist in the u. The m4 was adapted for use as armored artillery, selfpropelled antiaircraft artillery, tank destroyers, cargo and personnel carriers, and a vast array of specialized armored combat engineer vehicles. On paper it had better armour and firepower, while still maintaining decent mobility. Hunnicutt and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The saga of this prototype was well reported by hunnicutt in his bible of sherman a history of the american medium tank. Pershing, who led the american expeditionary force in europe in world war i. Sherman tank painting with images tanks military, tank. May 29, 2016 from what the information intercepted across the internet, it would appear that r. All william sherman paintings ship within 48 hours and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. In january 1945 the m4 sherman tank became embroiled in bitter controversy. The m26 pershing was designed as a much heavier counterpart to the m4it was actually originally. This is the bible for sherman lovers and researchers.
And then there is a very comprehensive book by ampersand directed especially to modelers with the title son of sherman isbn. As anybody who is remotely interested in us tanks knows, j. Hunnicutt s 10volume compendium of american tank history details the development of the heavy tanks from its. This book is an early new vanguard book and shares a lot with nv 73, that focusses just on 76mm shermans. The sherman firefly was a tank used by the united kingdom and some commonwealth and allied armoured formations in the second world war. Sherman a history of the american medium tank by r.
Therefore, sherman tanks displayed very different camouflages. Its not exactly cheap, so its engendered some discussion. It is an actual place, located at fort mcnair in washington dc, with a library and archive. Jan 25, 2011 the fsm articles state a preference for painting these things on the tank, but im not that comfortable with my brush skills yet, so yeah, theyre getting painted separately. Hunnicutt provides the comprehensive history of the technological evolution that led to the production of sherman m4 in 1942 and its development, variants, and modifications. The m26 pershing was a heavy tank medium tank of the united states army. There is some damp staining to the top right corners of the text, does not impact. A history of the american medium tank presidio press, novato, calif. It was used in the last months of world war ii during the invasion of germany and extensively during the korean war. Furthermore, due to its prewar development, the sherman was designed using components developed on a shoestring budget. Hunnicutt provides the comprehensive history of the technological evolution that led to the production of sherman m4 in 1942 and its development, variants, and modifications although the sherman was part of the us prewar development program, its adaptability to conditions on the front led to extensive british innovations drawn from. Hunnicutt, with another edition in 1994, and published by presidio press, this limited edition of copies is published by historical archive press. The m3 medium tanks, lendlease m4s used by other nations, and all specialpurpose or modified shermans bulldozer tanks, flamethrowers, rocket launchers, wading tanks, trvs, etc will. Great book detailing the development of the m26 pershing and its combat actions.
Apr 25, 2015 this pin was discovered by jose capricorn. A history of the american medium tank by hunnicutt, r. A history of the american medium tank mar 26, 2015. A history of the american medium tank by r p hunnicutt online at alibris. This quick and effective paintscheme is the basis for a us armour paint set which we will be making available soon, and can be used for all american tanks also bear in mind that painting your vehicles en mass or in batches will also reduce the amount of time that the task takes. As a tank historian and leading expert in the field, hunnicutt was one of the founders of the us army ordnance museum at aberdeen proving ground, md and was a close friend and frequent contributor to the patton museum at fort knox, ky. It came in the form of the sherman vc firefly, which used the versatile u. From what the information intercepted across the internet, it would appear that r. Hunnicutt provides the comprehensive history of the technological evolution that led to the production of sherman m4 in 1942 and its development, vari.
Special limited edition of copies publishyed by the historical archive press. It will also be packed with model specific technical drawings and photos, if the tank had a 76 armed model it will have a subpage. A history of the american medium tank, is the best out there. The sherman a history of the american tank by hunnicutt has finally been released and is available from several on line dealers. The sherman tank is without question, the most famous armored fighting vehicle in the history of modern warfare. The m4 sherman named after the famous american civil war general william t. The m4 sherman proved to be reliable, relatively cheap to produce, and available in great numbers.
This has been something of a pet project of mine, so allow me to fill you in a little bit on the background. As a result of the vast numbers of operational m4s still in service at the end of world war ii, the sherman soldiered on around the world for decades. Because of the great amount of material available, this first book is limited to the m4 sherman gunarmored tanks that saw combat service with u. Sherman firefly book homepage camouflage of 17pdr gun mounted in sherman tank. A history of the american main battle tank hardcover. The m4 sherman medium tank was the mainstay of the american and british armored forces in world war ii. We recently announced the release of a limited run world of tanks edition of the great tank book firepower. It was based on the us m4 sherman, but fitted with the powerful 3inch 76.
In addition to the basic tank, which itself went through numerous modifications during its three year production run, many. I would say this is the least useful new vanguard or vanguard book on the sherman at this point. Hunnicutt provides the comprehensive history of the technological evolution that led to the production of sherman m4 in 1942 and its development, variants, and modifications although the sherman was part of the us prewar development program, its adaptability to conditions on the front led to extensive british innovations. A history of the american medium tank 0891410805 by hunnicutt, r. But it is important to consider that the green color used by us and british tank was different. A history of the american light tank, volume 2 by r. Although, this book is long out of print, it is without question the bible, to sherman tank historians. The united states army isnt all about fighting and defending the country, they also try and document their own history. Sherman is one of the few really iconic fighting vehicles of the allies during world war two, and one of the most famous tanks in history. Tamiya british sherman vc firefly with 6 figures 1. The tank doesnt have the best firepower firefly technically has that but with the apcr shells that be. New vanguard 3, sherman medium tank 194245, by steven zaloga and peter sarson. Hunnicutt 2015, paperback, reprint, facsimile at the best online prices at ebay.
Armored divisions in wwii, it was eventually outclassed by some later german armored vehicles. Richard pearce hunnicutt s patton book is still the very best book about patton series tanks the definitive work on them. The m4 sherman, officially medium tank, m4, was the most widely used medium tank by the united states and western allies in world war ii. Feb 09, 2019 the m26 pershing was a progression of the previous sherman tank. Thousands were distributed through the lendlease program to the british commonwealth and soviet union. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. True to form, hunnicutt spares no detail in his blowbyblow history of the t20 series. A history of the american medium tank 9781626540910. Hunnicutt and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now. Accurate armour resin tracks with the correct late sherman chevronpattern treads. Although the sherman was part of the us prewar development program, its adaptability to conditions on the front led to extensive british.
For the sherman tanks the standard book is the one by hunnicutt, i guess. It covers their use with tiger faces painted on them and why it was done. Spend the extra ten bucks, and buy it now, before it goes out of print again. The m4 sherman medium tank was the mainstay of the american and british. Eisenhower to expedite the production and shipment of more powerfully armed tanks and tank destroyers, particularly those with 90mm guns. Each page will contain a data sheet for the tank and its gun. P hunnicutt, is an masterful reference text second to none. Choose your favorite william sherman paintings from millions of available designs. This program resulted in the t20 series of tanks, which included a number of experimental prototypes that capitalized on advances made in engineering in the years since the design of the sherman.
Thats where the us army center of military history comes in. A shame it did not cover more on the pershings successors, the patton series m46 and m47 mostly as the pattons take a lot of components from the pershing and improved it though hunnicutt may have added it to the next book about the m60. The tank was named after general of the armies john j. Richard pearce hunnicutt june 15, 1926 april 29, 2011 was an american historian, known for his research in armored fighting vehicles hunnicutt was born in asheville, north carolina, to james ballard hunnicutt and ida belle black.
Register here to receive a t127 premium tank, 500 gold and 7 days premium access with the code tanktastic. Sherman tanks of the us army official history books. Featuring hundreds of photos from the national archives, diagrams, and detailed specifications, hunnicutt s firepower remains the definitive developmental history of the heavy tank for the military historian, professional soldier, and tank restorer. Some crews had the front half of the olive drab gun barrel painted white on the bottom, or white with dark green on. Hunnicutts sherman book states that during sept 1944 the change was made to m4a3105mm production to use the wider hvss horizontal volute spring suspension think e8 bogie units and an additional 2,539 tanks were produced by june 1945 for a total of 3,039 m4a3105mms. The sherman firefly was a tank used by the united kingdom and some commonwealth and. From its introduction in 1942 until the production line closed in the second half of 1945, tens of thousands of these versatile armored fighting vehicles were produced. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Usa 1941 medium tank 49,234 built quantity and quality. How to paint a british sherman tank, and a new book. Richard hunnicutt s sherman m4 research is seen has the principle authority and the cornerstone from which other works are produced. Sherman, a history of the american medium tank by r.
This paperback book did not disappoint, it is a very comprehensive and excellent work, on the development and production of the sherman medium tank including the numerous variants developed and produced. As chief of the armor section for the eto, he was directed by gen. The first volume, a history of the american light tank, documents the development. Russian tanks of wwii by joseph page paperback sherman medium tank 19421945 new vanguard the m4 sherman tank was the mainstay of the western allies between 1942 and 1945. Hunnicutt provides the comprehensive history of the technological evolution that led to the production of sherman m4 in 1942 and. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Sherman a history american medium tank by r p hunnicutt. For example, if you want to read about the tank destroyers that saw service during wwii war, you will need to go to the hunnicutt sherman book for the m10 and m36, the stuart book for the m18, the halftrack book for the m3 gmc, and the armored car book for the various wheeled tank.
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