![]() ![]() They served as the main battle tank of the United States Army and Marine Corps. Nearly 50,000 M4 Sherman tanks saw service in all theaters of World War II and in Korea. This historical marker is in Harris Township near Boalsburg in Centre County Pennsylvania 50 caliber machine gun mounted on top of the turret. HVSS stands for Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension, another upgrade., In addition to the 76mm gun, the M4A1 Sherman came equipped with two. It featured a larger 76mm gun, and a wet stowage system to protect ammunition from exploding when the tank was hit. 50 caliber machine gun on top of turret on one of several mounting positions, Armor at front and on turret: 2.5" thick, Engine: Continental R975 C4: 9 cylinders, 4 cycle, radial gasoline, Horsepower: 400 2,400 rpm, Maximum road speed: 21 mph, The M4A1(76)W HVSS offered improvements over earlier models. 30 caliber M1919A4 machine guns (one coaxial to 76mm, one in ball mount in front of assistant driver). The 707th supported the Pennsylvania 28th Infantry Division during brutal fighting in the Hurtgen Forest in November 1944., About the M4A1(76)W Sherman Tank, First Accepted: 1944, Manufacturer: Pressed Steel Co., Chicago, Illinois (Turret produced in Pittsburgh, PA), Total Built: 50,000, Crew: 5 men (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver, Assistant Driver), Armament: 76mm gun, two. ![]() Its placement here honors the 707th Tank Battalion. Union Steel Castings, Pittsburgh, made the turret of this tank., This later version of the Sherman tank never saw action in World War II. ![]() Pennsylvania foundries in Coraopolis, Eddystone, Lebanon, Sharon, Bernham, and Pittsburgh all produced Sherman tank parts during the war. , Nearly 50,000 M4 Sherman tanks saw service in all theaters of World War II and in Korea. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |