- DontosI usually don't get into these type discussions since my Sherman knowledge is lacking.
However, I do think that there is one 'exception'. Case in point is the M4A3E2. The earliest 'mention' to the idea is Feb 44, limited production in May/June/July 44, Shipment beginning in Sept 44, and in the hands of the Troops beginning in Sept 44. Now thats fast, even by todays standards......
BUT doesn't really prove anything except there is always one exception to any case......
I'll shut up & try to learn somemore from this kniowledgable panel. A very deep discussion that is an excellent read.
Thanks
Don
- Doug_Kibbey1. Development is not production, it takes quite a while to convert prototype models and adapt existing lines to mass production....and assumes the product is even ready
- bsmartI think the Tiger didn't debut until Mid 43 (about the same time as the Panther) So until they came out in Mid 43 (not 42) There was no direct proof that the Sherman was outclassed.. Yes it could be expected and work was being done on larger tanks but there was no direct evidence
- bsmartThe pdesign plans for the Heavy tank were finalized in October 1940. I don't think the Tiger was even concieved at that time
- bsmartI've also read that M26s could have been deployed a little earlier than they were. They were held up because the Bailey Bridges that had been stocked up fro the campaign would have needed modification kits to easily allow the wider Pershings to use them without a high probability of damage. The Pershings were withheld until most of the rivers had been crossed and the open terrain of Germany was in front of them
- Michel_Krauss2)
This wonders me that there had to be special modification to the bridge bacause of the M26
The British Churchill weight was only 1 ton less then the M26
Never heard of it that the British could not send the Churchill across an Bailey bridge, because it was to heavy
Michel
- Michel_KraussHi Doug,
However the point of modifications still remains
The problems with bridging are not an problem for only the US army
All the Allies faced the same problem, because most of them used the same equipment
Michel
- Kurt_LaughlinMichel, have you read Armored Thunderbolt by Steve Zaloga
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