Sherman M4A1
This tank is the flagship of the American army during the mid to late war. It is a great medium tank that is fast, has decent firepower and fantastic infantry killing ability. The Sherman, like the panzer is an iconic tank that is recognizable as soon as you see it. As the war progresses there are a couple of variants that are available to a commander.The base weapons platform stays the same but as the americans realized the standard gun was having difficulty with the german Tiger tanks they deployed a 76 mm version of the main gun.
The Sherman has a hull mounted , turret mounted and 50 cal-AA machine guns. The 50 cal is particularly useful for destroying armoured personnel carriers as it has an antitank value of 4. Using it though puts the crew at risk as the hatch is open, destroying the tank outright if the crew rolls a 1 for a save.
The only difference between the 75 and 76mm guns is point cost and anti tank value. If you need the extra anti tank then taking the 76mm guns can be a life saver, but if you don’t expect a lot of heavy armour then your points are better spent elsewhere in your army. Only by knowing your opponent will you be able to make this call effectively.
