The Sherman I, or Sherman M4 for the US, although being the first model to be approved was actually the third version of the General Sherman tank to go into production. From July 1942 until January 1944 a total of 6748 gun tanks were built in five factories.
It was powered by the Wright R-975-C1 9 cylinder radial aero engine, the same engine as the Sherman II, or Sherman M4A1.
This model received all the standard upgrades along with the rest of the Sherman family, with the exception of the 76mm gun and it’s accompanying wet ammo stowage. It retained the 75m M3 gun for it’s entire production life (apart from 105mm howitzer armed versions).
In Flames of War
This tank is a mainstay of British armoured units in the late war, alongside other models of lend-lease Shermans used by British and Commonwealth armoured regiments.
The armour rating of 6–4–1, although getting a little low by the late war, is still reasonable and you also get the ability to fire smoke along with an AP of 10, allied with a useful FP of 3+.
- Deployment L: Can be deployed at late stage of war
About Flames of War:
Flames of War is a tactical miniature wargame produced by Battlefront Miniatures.
Re-create the tension and excitement of real battles using a vast array of elements including infantry, tanks, artillery, terrain and aircraft.
The models are intensely researched by the Flames of War team and they are committed to producing the most detailed range of WWII models available. The models are made from either polyester resin or cast metal to give both robustness and sharp details.
Flames of War is popular with WWII experts and novices alike as the Flames of War rulebook gives all the information you need to enjoy the game, from assembly and painting instructions to historical background information, game rules and scenarios.
There are many scenarios you can follow, whether it’s an all-out battle or highly tactical objective taking missions. You can battle it out against a single opponent or team up with friends to form groups.