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War Stories: Five Shermans Shot Out From Under Him

1. Myth: the Sherman was not designed as an infantry support tank only. That's why Shermans were part of an armored division and the initial models with the 75mm was considered an all-purpose gun. 2. Using the bump knee method, I'd say something is wrong. The commander had a sight extension and should have commanded the gunner "steady...on" before the gunner made the final lay and fired. 3. Most tanks encountered by US tankers were not "bigger" or better. There were many cases of mistaken identity when troops would identify Pz IV's (roughly equivalent to a 75mm Sherman) as Tigers. 4. I would be careful using the movie Fury as an historical source. 5. As far as being cramped inside, the Sherman was ergonomically way ahead of its contemporaries Allied or Axis.
 
Cedric said:
1. Myth: the Sherman was not designed as an infantry support tank only. That's why Shermans were part of an armored division and the initial models with the 75mm was considered an all-purpose gun. 2. Using the bump knee method, I'd say something is wrong. The commander had a sight extension and should have commanded the gunner "steady...on" before the gunner made the final lay and fired. 3. Most tanks encountered by US tankers were not "bigger" or better. There were many cases of mistaken identity when troops would identify Pz IV's (roughly equivalent to a 75mm Sherman) as Tigers. 4. I would be careful using the movie Fury as an historical source. 5. As far as being cramped inside, the Sherman was ergonomically way ahead of its contemporaries Allied or Axis.
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Cedric said:
1. Myth: the Sherman was not designed as an infantry support tank only. That's why Shermans were part of an armored division and the initial models with the 75mm was considered an all-purpose gun. 2. Using the bump knee method, I'd say something is wrong. The commander had a sight extension and should have commanded the gunner "steady...on" before the gunner made the final lay and fired. 3. Most tanks encountered by US tankers were not "bigger" or better. There were many cases of mistaken identity when troops would identify Pz IV's (roughly equivalent to a 75mm Sherman) as Tigers. 4. I would be careful using the movie Fury as an historical source. 5. As far as being cramped inside, the Sherman was ergonomically way ahead of its contemporaries Allied or Axis.
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I am quite certain that no one is interested in any criticism of Dr Dabs repeating any reminences of a WW2 friend. Just saying ..
 
Reaper13 said:
I am quite certain that no one is interested in any criticism of Dr Dabs repeating any reminences of a WW2 friend. Just saying ..
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I understand, and personal anecdotes certainly have a place in history. I view it as a contribution to the narrative but not the sole one. There are others besides me who correct the record to stop myths from spreading over the years. See the ongoing bickering between the Band of Brothers 26 years after the mini-series. The result of Stephen Ambrose relying mainly anecdotal narrative without context - and not just this book. It's not meant to denigrate his service.
 
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