The M4 Sherman, officially Medium Tank, M4, was the medium tank most widely used by the United States and Western Allies in World War II. The M4 Sherman proved to be reliable, relatively cheap to …

The M4 Sherman (named after the famous American Civil War general William T. Sherman) is one of the few really iconic fighting vehicles of the Allies during World War Two, and one of the most …

Jan 7, 2026 · Sherman tank, main battle tank designed and built by the United States for the conduct of World War II. The M4 General Sherman was the most widely used tank series among the Western …

The Sherman tank’s primary role was infantry support, spearheading attacks as well as bolstering defensive positions. Though frequently outgunned by their German counterparts, Shermans proved …

The M4 Sherman (named after the famous American Civil War general William T. Sherman) is one of the few really iconic fighting equipment of the Allies during Word War Two, and one of the most …

Jun 3, 2025 · The M4 Sherman tank represents an integral component of Allied warfare during the period 1942–1945. Its development was the result of industrial capacity, pragmatic design principles, …

As an all-round, general purpose tank, the M4 Sherman was one of the best tanks of the Second World War. Used by the US, UK and USSR in WW2 and beyond.

IWM curator John Delaney examines the M4 Sherman in depth, looking at the tank's design parameters and attributes, what it was produced to do, and how it compares to its German equivalents.

The M4 Sherman was the main medium tank used by the United States and other Western Allies during World War II. It was named after the American Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman.

The M4 Sherman was the primary tank used by the U.S. Army and Marine Corps during WWII, and served in active military service from 1942 until 1955. Sherman tanks were operated by a crew of …