kohlenklau Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Is the Sherman "Easy 8" in CMFI somewhere? I sure hope so. I need it for a Korea 1950 scenario... Looked but couldn't find it... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumboots Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 I'm probably completely wrong . . . could it be the the tank designated as M4A3(76)W ? There is an early and mid variant I found using a scenario date of May '45 - I didn't check other dates. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kohlenklau Posted September 19, 2023 Author Share Posted September 19, 2023 (edited) Thanks @Gumboots. Yeah, basically you are right for my purposes. CMFB indeed has the Easy 8 but CMFI does NOT seem to have the actual Easy 8 HVSS. But the M4A3(76)W was for armor and firepower the same tank. 16. M4A3(76)W Medium Tank: This used the hull and chassis of the M4A3(75)W as well as the new 76mm-armed turret. It was built in greater numbers than any other 76mm Sherman, with 4,542 being pro- duced. of these, more than half used the new HVSS (horizontal Volute Spring Suspension) system to give the tank a better ride and lower ground pressure (though not low enough to qualify for low ground pressure in game terms). With HVSS this tank was designated M4A3E8, from which arose its nickname “Easy Eight”. For my Korea Mod I will swap out the mdr from CMFB and use the Easy 8 art. Edited September 19, 2023 by kohlenklau 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ithikial_AU Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Don't quote me 100% but pretty sure the Easy 8 only went to US tank units that went through NW Europe rather than through the Mediterranean theatre throughout the late stages of the war. US forces in Italy were diminished further after Op Dragoon in August 1944 so less tank units overall. Unsure if it was just a quirk of the logistical chains at the time or a conscious choice on US Army's part. Italy struggled to get the same attention and resources compared to the 'main' Western Front by that stage of the war. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kohlenklau Posted September 19, 2023 Author Share Posted September 19, 2023 Well, she is in CMFI now...for my Korea 1950 mod. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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