With the initiation of the Lend-lease program in March 1941, the British gained access to the excellent US M4 Medium tank. The first M4s received by the British arrived in North Africa in October 1942 just in time to take part in the battle for El Alamein. 270 were available for the battle, with almost all of them of the M4A1 cast hull variety. The British designated these the Sherman II.
Compared to many of the tanks previously used by British armoured squadrons, the Sherman II, was a major development. The 75mm gun proved equally successful in the anti-tank and anti-infantry role. It was mobile, reliable and well armoured, and somewhat of a shock to the German Panzer IIIs.
They were issued to the Heavy Armoured Squadrons of the Armoured Regiments and served along side the Grants.
In Flames of War
Like the Grants, the Shermans get the benefit of the new Desert Rats
Semi-indirect Fire rule.
Grant and Sherman heavy tanks that didn’t move may re-roll failed rolls to hit when shooting their 75mm guns at ranges over 16”/40cm.
The Sherman II is a great mid war tank; it has good armour (Front 6, Side 4, Top 1), good mobility and an excellent gun (Range 32”/80cm, AT 10, FP 3+ and can fire smoke).
- Deployment ML: Can be deployed at mid/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.