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Is this a Sherman, and if so what model?
What was American anti-tank doctrine during WWII on paper, and how did it differ from in practice?In WWII, what were the major differences in tank combat on the eastern and western fronts?What caused this cratering pattern at Hiroshima?What is the gun traverse limit of the 75mm armament on M3 Lee/Grant?Is this quotation authentic (88mm versus Sherman)?Does this CIA report describe the Soviet T-54 tank?What is this German/Italian badge?Which types of tank are on this photo?Can anyone identify this tank?
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A River Oaks, Houston, TX, attorney recently purchased and parked outside his home a fully functional World War Two tank.
To my untrained eye it appears to be a Sherman, but I am looking for a more expert opinion. Can anyone definitely determine the type and model of this tank, along with any other interesting specifications?
"The problem is there is no action [the Homeowners' Association] can take," said Buzbee. "They can ticket it or they can try to tow it, but the truth is unless I decide to move it, it's not going anywhere."
Presumably this is a serial number of some sort.
I'm not sure what these numbers represent.
More details, with thanks to called2voyage
- https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-daily-post/complete-story-river-oaks-tank/
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A River Oaks, Houston, TX, attorney recently purchased and parked outside his home a fully functional World War Two tank.
To my untrained eye it appears to be a Sherman, but I am looking for a more expert opinion. Can anyone definitely determine the type and model of this tank, along with any other interesting specifications?
"The problem is there is no action [the Homeowners' Association] can take," said Buzbee. "They can ticket it or they can try to tow it, but the truth is unless I decide to move it, it's not going anywhere."
Presumably this is a serial number of some sort.
I'm not sure what these numbers represent.
More details, with thanks to called2voyage
- https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-daily-post/complete-story-river-oaks-tank/
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It's a M4 Sherman but the exact sub-type might prove tricky to prove.
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Found info on it, but the quotes are not cited so I don't know if the source is good: texasguntalk.com/threads/…
– called2voyage
7 hours ago
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The Texas Monthly picture is of a different model Sherman.
– kimchi lover
7 hours ago
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There's a (probably) exhaustive list of Shermans (Shermen?) with illustrations at tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/US/M4_Sherman.php
– Amorphous Blob
5 hours ago
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Woot! Another reputation point, come to papa! :)
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A River Oaks, Houston, TX, attorney recently purchased and parked outside his home a fully functional World War Two tank.
To my untrained eye it appears to be a Sherman, but I am looking for a more expert opinion. Can anyone definitely determine the type and model of this tank, along with any other interesting specifications?
"The problem is there is no action [the Homeowners' Association] can take," said Buzbee. "They can ticket it or they can try to tow it, but the truth is unless I decide to move it, it's not going anywhere."
Presumably this is a serial number of some sort.
I'm not sure what these numbers represent.
More details, with thanks to called2voyage
- https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-daily-post/complete-story-river-oaks-tank/
world-war-two tanks
asked 8 hours ago
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A River Oaks, Houston, TX, attorney recently purchased and parked outside his home a fully functional World War Two tank.
To my untrained eye it appears to be a Sherman, but I am looking for a more expert opinion. Can anyone definitely determine the type and model of this tank, along with any other interesting specifications?
"The problem is there is no action [the Homeowners' Association] can take," said Buzbee. "They can ticket it or they can try to tow it, but the truth is unless I decide to move it, it's not going anywhere."
Presumably this is a serial number of some sort.
I'm not sure what these numbers represent.
More details, with thanks to called2voyage
- https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-daily-post/complete-story-river-oaks-tank/
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It's a M4 Sherman but the exact sub-type might prove tricky to prove.
– Steve Bird
8 hours ago
1
Found info on it, but the quotes are not cited so I don't know if the source is good: texasguntalk.com/threads/…
– called2voyage
7 hours ago
1
The Texas Monthly picture is of a different model Sherman.
– kimchi lover
7 hours ago
1
There's a (probably) exhaustive list of Shermans (Shermen?) with illustrations at tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/US/M4_Sherman.php
– Amorphous Blob
5 hours ago
1
Woot! Another reputation point, come to papa! :)
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It's a M4 Sherman but the exact sub-type might prove tricky to prove.
– Steve Bird
8 hours ago
1
Found info on it, but the quotes are not cited so I don't know if the source is good: texasguntalk.com/threads/…
– called2voyage
7 hours ago
1
The Texas Monthly picture is of a different model Sherman.
– kimchi lover
7 hours ago
1
There's a (probably) exhaustive list of Shermans (Shermen?) with illustrations at tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/US/M4_Sherman.php
– Amorphous Blob
5 hours ago
1
Woot! Another reputation point, come to papa! :)
– Amorphous Blob
1 hour ago
1
1
It's a M4 Sherman but the exact sub-type might prove tricky to prove.
– Steve Bird
8 hours ago
It's a M4 Sherman but the exact sub-type might prove tricky to prove.
– Steve Bird
8 hours ago
1
1
Found info on it, but the quotes are not cited so I don't know if the source is good: texasguntalk.com/threads/…
– called2voyage
7 hours ago
Found info on it, but the quotes are not cited so I don't know if the source is good: texasguntalk.com/threads/…
– called2voyage
7 hours ago
1
1
The Texas Monthly picture is of a different model Sherman.
– kimchi lover
7 hours ago
The Texas Monthly picture is of a different model Sherman.
– kimchi lover
7 hours ago
1
1
There's a (probably) exhaustive list of Shermans (Shermen?) with illustrations at tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/US/M4_Sherman.php
– Amorphous Blob
5 hours ago
There's a (probably) exhaustive list of Shermans (Shermen?) with illustrations at tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/US/M4_Sherman.php
– Amorphous Blob
5 hours ago
1
1
Woot! Another reputation point, come to papa! :)
– Amorphous Blob
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It appears from the auction details, that the serial number of the tank is 18688.
The serial number does appear on this list of known Sherman serial numbers compiled by Pierre-Olivier Buan (who has been cited as an expert on tanks of this era) and others.
The entry identifies the tank's type as M4A4(75), which was manufactured by Chrysler. The registration number entry varies from what's on the tank, but it is marked red, which means unconfirmed and possibly wrong. Randolph Duke, in the Texas Monthly article linked in the question, claims the original registration number was painted over. The notes say:
Comes from the range target, Salisbury Plain. Previously located at Coleraine, NI, UK and then in Normandy, France
The website with the list of Shermans has more information on this variant.
The M4A4 Shermans were equipped with a Chrysler Multibank engine; they have a lengthened welded hull. Only the 75mm version were built in the USA, but the M4A4 was also widely used as a basis for 17pdr Firefly tank by the British Army. The users were : Britain, France, China (Source : Wikipedia).
This variant was only manufactured by Chrysler (7499 units produced).
This tank has a 75mm gun, small hatches (protruding hoods), a 57° glacis and dry ammunition stowage bins. The M4A4s were only produced with the 3-piece differential housing.
There is a little bit more information at that link along with pictures.
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There's a (probably) exhaustive list of Shermans (Shermen?) with illustrations at tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/US/M4_Sherman.php.
Disclaimer: A lot of models were so similar that it'd be a bit of a chore to try to match up the pics above with this page, though.
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It appears from the auction details, that the serial number of the tank is 18688.
The serial number does appear on this list of known Sherman serial numbers compiled by Pierre-Olivier Buan (who has been cited as an expert on tanks of this era) and others.
The entry identifies the tank's type as M4A4(75), which was manufactured by Chrysler. The registration number entry varies from what's on the tank, but it is marked red, which means unconfirmed and possibly wrong. Randolph Duke, in the Texas Monthly article linked in the question, claims the original registration number was painted over. The notes say:
Comes from the range target, Salisbury Plain. Previously located at Coleraine, NI, UK and then in Normandy, France
The website with the list of Shermans has more information on this variant.
The M4A4 Shermans were equipped with a Chrysler Multibank engine; they have a lengthened welded hull. Only the 75mm version were built in the USA, but the M4A4 was also widely used as a basis for 17pdr Firefly tank by the British Army. The users were : Britain, France, China (Source : Wikipedia).
This variant was only manufactured by Chrysler (7499 units produced).
This tank has a 75mm gun, small hatches (protruding hoods), a 57° glacis and dry ammunition stowage bins. The M4A4s were only produced with the 3-piece differential housing.
There is a little bit more information at that link along with pictures.
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It appears from the auction details, that the serial number of the tank is 18688.
The serial number does appear on this list of known Sherman serial numbers compiled by Pierre-Olivier Buan (who has been cited as an expert on tanks of this era) and others.
The entry identifies the tank's type as M4A4(75), which was manufactured by Chrysler. The registration number entry varies from what's on the tank, but it is marked red, which means unconfirmed and possibly wrong. Randolph Duke, in the Texas Monthly article linked in the question, claims the original registration number was painted over. The notes say:
Comes from the range target, Salisbury Plain. Previously located at Coleraine, NI, UK and then in Normandy, France
The website with the list of Shermans has more information on this variant.
The M4A4 Shermans were equipped with a Chrysler Multibank engine; they have a lengthened welded hull. Only the 75mm version were built in the USA, but the M4A4 was also widely used as a basis for 17pdr Firefly tank by the British Army. The users were : Britain, France, China (Source : Wikipedia).
This variant was only manufactured by Chrysler (7499 units produced).
This tank has a 75mm gun, small hatches (protruding hoods), a 57° glacis and dry ammunition stowage bins. The M4A4s were only produced with the 3-piece differential housing.
There is a little bit more information at that link along with pictures.
answered 7 hours ago
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It appears from the auction details, that the serial number of the tank is 18688.
The serial number does appear on this list of known Sherman serial numbers compiled by Pierre-Olivier Buan (who has been cited as an expert on tanks of this era) and others.
The entry identifies the tank's type as M4A4(75), which was manufactured by Chrysler. The registration number entry varies from what's on the tank, but it is marked red, which means unconfirmed and possibly wrong. Randolph Duke, in the Texas Monthly article linked in the question, claims the original registration number was painted over. The notes say:
Comes from the range target, Salisbury Plain. Previously located at Coleraine, NI, UK and then in Normandy, France
The website with the list of Shermans has more information on this variant.
The M4A4 Shermans were equipped with a Chrysler Multibank engine; they have a lengthened welded hull. Only the 75mm version were built in the USA, but the M4A4 was also widely used as a basis for 17pdr Firefly tank by the British Army. The users were : Britain, France, China (Source : Wikipedia).
This variant was only manufactured by Chrysler (7499 units produced).
This tank has a 75mm gun, small hatches (protruding hoods), a 57° glacis and dry ammunition stowage bins. The M4A4s were only produced with the 3-piece differential housing.
There is a little bit more information at that link along with pictures.
answered 7 hours ago
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It appears from the auction details, that the serial number of the tank is 18688.
The serial number does appear on this list of known Sherman serial numbers compiled by Pierre-Olivier Buan (who has been cited as an expert on tanks of this era) and others.
The entry identifies the tank's type as M4A4(75), which was manufactured by Chrysler. The registration number entry varies from what's on the tank, but it is marked red, which means unconfirmed and possibly wrong. Randolph Duke, in the Texas Monthly article linked in the question, claims the original registration number was painted over. The notes say:
Comes from the range target, Salisbury Plain. Previously located at Coleraine, NI, UK and then in Normandy, France
The website with the list of Shermans has more information on this variant.
The M4A4 Shermans were equipped with a Chrysler Multibank engine; they have a lengthened welded hull. Only the 75mm version were built in the USA, but the M4A4 was also widely used as a basis for 17pdr Firefly tank by the British Army. The users were : Britain, France, China (Source : Wikipedia).
This variant was only manufactured by Chrysler (7499 units produced).
This tank has a 75mm gun, small hatches (protruding hoods), a 57° glacis and dry ammunition stowage bins. The M4A4s were only produced with the 3-piece differential housing.
There is a little bit more information at that link along with pictures.
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There's a (probably) exhaustive list of Shermans (Shermen?) with illustrations at tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/US/M4_Sherman.php.
Disclaimer: A lot of models were so similar that it'd be a bit of a chore to try to match up the pics above with this page, though.
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There's a (probably) exhaustive list of Shermans (Shermen?) with illustrations at tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/US/M4_Sherman.php.
Disclaimer: A lot of models were so similar that it'd be a bit of a chore to try to match up the pics above with this page, though.
edited 1 hour ago
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Congrats. Closing in on the big 1,000 I see.
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There's a (probably) exhaustive list of Shermans (Shermen?) with illustrations at tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/US/M4_Sherman.php.
Disclaimer: A lot of models were so similar that it'd be a bit of a chore to try to match up the pics above with this page, though.
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There's a (probably) exhaustive list of Shermans (Shermen?) with illustrations at tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/US/M4_Sherman.php.
Disclaimer: A lot of models were so similar that it'd be a bit of a chore to try to match up the pics above with this page, though.
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Congrats. Closing in on the big 1,000 I see.
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Congrats. Closing in on the big 1,000 I see.
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It's a M4 Sherman but the exact sub-type might prove tricky to prove.
– Steve Bird
8 hours ago
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Found info on it, but the quotes are not cited so I don't know if the source is good: texasguntalk.com/threads/…
– called2voyage
7 hours ago
1
The Texas Monthly picture is of a different model Sherman.
– kimchi lover
7 hours ago
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There's a (probably) exhaustive list of Shermans (Shermen?) with illustrations at tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/US/M4_Sherman.php
– Amorphous Blob
5 hours ago
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Woot! Another reputation point, come to papa! :)
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