| Full Name | Medium Tank, M4 |
| Class | Heavy Vehicle |
| Movement | 5 |
| Armor Value | 6 |
| Vs Infantry (RNG / FPR) | 5/6 |
| Vs Vehicle (RNG / FPR) | 6/8 |
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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. This assault tank variant was based upon a standard M4A3(75)W hull, but with substantially thicker armor and a newer-model, more thickly-armored T23-style turret. It was designed for the assault to break out of the Normandy beachhead. The heavier armor reduced the type's speed relative to other M4 Shermans; it had a top speed of 22 mph. Planners intened this tank to be armed with a 76 mm main gun, in addition to the standard .50 Browning and two .30 Browning machine guns; in many instances, however, commanders preferred the lower-velocity 75 mm M3 (L/40) gun for infantry support. American industry produced 254 M4A3E2s during World War II. The type only saw service in Western Europe.