| Full Name | Medium Tank, M4 |
| Class | Heavy Vehicle |
| Movement | 5 |
| Armor Value | 4 |
| Vs Infantry (RNG / FPR) | 9/9 |
| Vs Vehicle (RNG / FPR) | 8/8 |
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| Period | Mid 1944-1945 |
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The M4 Sherman (and variants) was the most widely used medium tank by the United States and Western Allies in World War II. The type proved to be reliable, relatively cheap to produce, and available in great numbers. The U.S. produced 49,234 in many variants, with thousands distributed through the Lend-Lease program to the British Commonwealth and Soviet Union. Designers stressed mechanical reliability; ease of production and maintenance; durability; and standardization of parts and ammunition in a limited number of variants. The type served in all theaters during World War II. A crew of five operated the vehicle. Variants M4(105), M4(105) HVSS, M4A3(105), and M4A4(105) HVSS featured a 105 mm (L/22) howitzer, providing both fire support against infantry and anti-tank capabilities. American industry built 4,680 of these four variants during World War II, starting May 1944; this unit represents all four variants. They had a top speed of 26 mph. The type served in Western Europe and the Pacific theater.