M4 Sherman

The M4 Sherman was a medium tank used by Allied forces during the Second World War. It was christened "Sherman" after the American Civil War General, Tecumseh Sherman.

Overview
The Sherman tank was designed in the U.S in 1942 as a replacement for the M3 Lee. It was operated by a 5 man crew and used a 75mm main gun. During the North African campaign the Sherman saw action with soldiers of the United Kingdom where it performed extremely was against German and Italian Armour compared to even the best English tanks being fielded at the time. Later experience in Europe showed on the Sherman's weaknesses. Though it was never intended for tank on tank combat it frequently was forced to face better armed and protected German designs. The Sherman was upgraded continually during the Second world war with higher velocity guns, thicker armor, and improved ammunition storage. During the Korean war the Sherman was slowly phased out of service for better and newer tank designs until officially being retired in U.S service in 1955. Though it was no longer in service with its highest user, the Sherman still saw service with the Israeli's during there War of Independence, the Six Day War, and as late as the Yom-Kippur war.

In Game
The Sherman tank is seen throughout every Call of Duty game set during the Second World War. The tank is frequently seen providing support for your character by Allied forces. A Sherman Firefly tank can be used in Call of Duty 3 by playing the Polish missions. It is also the American tank in multi player, though this is not a firefly as seen in the Polish campaign of the game