I Like BIG Guns!! - II Traditional Geocache
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The M4 "Sherman", formerly Medium tank M4, was the primary tank used by the United States military and its allies during WW2. In the United Kingdom, the M4 was named after Union General William Tecumseh Sherman, following the British practice of naming their American-built tanks after famous American Civil War generals. Subsequently, the British name found its way into common use in the U.S.
The M-4 Sherman Medium Tank use continued through World War II, on into the Korean War and beyond as a vehicle for United Nations forces.
Specifications for the M-4 Sherman Medium Tank:
Date of service: 1942
Country: United States of America
Type: Medium
Tank Dimensions: Length, 6.27 m (20.6 ft); width, 2.67 m (8 ft); height, 3.37 m (11 ft)
Combat weight: 31,554 kg (34.7 tons)
Engine: Ford GAA V-8 500 horsepower gasoline
Armament: One 75mm M3 or 76mm M4 main gun; two .30 caliber Browning machine guns; one .50 caliber Browning machine gun
Crew: 5
Speed: 42 km/h (26 mph)
Range: 160 km (99 mi)
Obstacle/grade performance: 0.6 m (2 ft)
Production: 50,000
The "Sherman" was not always the biggest tank on the battlefield, nor did it have the largest main gun. It did however have reliability, ease of manufacture, maneuverability, and shear numbers in the field to make up for these "shortcomings". It was a tank respected by both friend and foe alike.
As you search for this cache, imagine what it would be like to be part of the 5 man crew. Appreciate what all those in the military (and their families) sacrifice for our freedom.
There is NO need to climb onto the tank . the container is no higher than 5 Ft above the ground.
* * * Take care. . .Be Safe. . .and above all, Have fun! ! ! * * *
Special thanks to Mark Toll and The American Legion's Johnston-Blessman Post 38 For their permission to place this cache.
* * * *Congratulations to Jomusky and F.Shagwell for the Co-FTF. * * * *
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