is that extra panel on the front sides of Shermans additional armor? Was it a field modification after too many drivers took an 88 shell?
Craig
semi OT: Side armor on Sherman tanks?
Nov 03, 2010
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Yes, it's to protect the ammo bins from spall caused by incoming fire.
Later Shermans had "wet" stowage of ammunition, so weren't as susceptible to ammo fires.
Adrian.
thx - when I see pics of this, it just looks like a "shoot me here" kind of signal to the Germans. Kinda obvious that something that on the other side does not like fire...
Craig
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