Sherman: A History of the American Medium Tank [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

R.P. Hunnicutt (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0891410805 | ISBN-13: 978-0891410805 | Publication Date: June 1, 1976 | Edition: 2ND EDITION

R.P. Hunnicutt sets the standard against which all other military equipment books are measured. Hunnicutt defines definitive. 1,368 b/w photos, 12 color plates.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 576 pages
• Publisher: Presidio Press; 2ND EDITION edition (June 1, 1976)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0891410805
• ISBN-13: 978-0891410805
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 9.1 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,870,793 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The standard reference on the M4 Sherman medium tank, April 23, 1998

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This review is from: Sherman: A History of the American Medium Tank (Hardcover)

Even though this work dates back to 1978, it can still be regarded as the ultimate book on the M4 Sherman. It describes the pre-war development of the American medium tanks, then covers the development and production of the M3 Lee/Grant including all marks and variants. The M4 development and production is covered in detail with all marks and variants, upgrades and modifications. British service and modification are also covered. Postwar employment and conversions are included, even though Israeli and other post war conversions are not covered in detail.
There are extremely detailed specifications of the M3 and M4, all marks and many of the variants like the M7 and M10. You will also find the specs on most weapons employed on the M3, M4 and variants.

If you are interrested in the technical development and production of the M3 and M4 tanks, this book is a must. Well written with 100s of b/w illustrations it is, despite the price, great value.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Sherman Tank Bible., July 23, 2003

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Anthony Accordino (Massapequa Park, New York United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sherman: A History of the American Medium Tank (Hardcover)

The Sherman tank is without question, the most famous armored fighting vehicle in the history of modern warfare. The book "Sherman: A History of the American Medium Tank", by R.P Hunnicutt, is an masterful reference text second to none. Although, this book is long out of print, it is without question the bible, to sherman tank historians. No book ever published on this tank can match the endless array of photo's and text detailing every variation of this tank. You get to see the tank from it's early design as a platform to the M3 Grant/Lee during the early stages of WW-2. The Sherman was used for every job imaginable. Soldiers would adapt their tank as needed for whatever condition awaited them. You see Sherman tanks, used as mine sweepers, marine assault float tanks, flame throwers, bulldozers, open turreted M10 tank destroyers, a british heavy hitting firefly variation, just to name a few. The tank had unmatched longevity, serving in the Korean conflict and in the Israeli army as late as the early 1970's. If you are a military historian or a student of armored warfare, I cannot recommend a better book that chronicles an American tank in such A to Z detail. The Sherman tank was not the most feared tank in the theater of WW-2 operations, but it's overwhelming production numbers and mechanical reliability and adaptability, surely helped the allies win the war.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Sherman Book - But Don't Pay More than $130, October 30, 2006

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Christopher Ballance (Atlanta, Georgia United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sherman: A History of the American Medium Tank (Hardcover)

This book is the Sherman Bible, but you should not spend more than $130 for this title. This book is in the process of being republished by RZM and it will have a list price of $130(US).