La saga du Sherman

Going far beyond mere storytelling, the book *The Sherman Saga* centres on a tank but is divided into several sections. Educational, informal, historical and practical, it highlights the role and the challenges faced by the crews who served in this legendary tank. The technical challenges and the solutions devised by the designers are explained, whilst the various combat methods developed by the Allies are detailed – whether it be a landing from an L.C.T., an advance through the bocage, a battle in the snow or a breakdown at the bottom of a muddy pit. Building a tank, however good it may be, is no guarantee of victory. The crew operating it must also be properly trained and instructed; that is where success begins. The crew must then be ‘prepared’ to cope with combat situations, and made to understand that mistakes in wartime are paid for ‘in full’, and that the price is often death.
The book not only describes these situations, but also provides an exhaustive list of the equipment, engines, variants produced and the many types of Sherman tank. Wherever necessary, the technical explanations are clear and precise, so that the subject becomes self-evident to the reader. Comprehensive? Better than that! This book covers repairs and maintenance, whilst explaining all the logistics required for combat.

Whether you’re a collector, a military history enthusiast, an armoured vehicle aficionado or a model-maker, reading this book will make you feel as though you’re part of the crew, and the very best of the ‘Sherman’ can be found within these pages.