pucker Posted September 5, 2000 Share Posted September 5, 2000 I have had a quick search but could not find a topics relating to this matter. Unfortunately I do not have any good reference books either, so would appreciate some help from some of you grognards! I am creating several scenerios for June to August 1944 for the bocage fighting and would like to know the composition of American armour units in relation to the above tanks. Specifics: 1) How many were there of each type in the standard tank battalion. 2) Were they within a composite company or spread out amongst other units. Thanks for any help in advance Pucker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maastrictian Posted September 5, 2000 Share Posted September 5, 2000 I have to confess to knowing jack about this. I do know that between 100-200 Jumbo 76's were made, pretty rare, and that Jumbo 75s weren't that common either. While were at it: what is a Sherman easy 8? What is the significance of HVSS (or whatever the acronym is.) Thanks! --Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob/1 Posted September 5, 2000 Share Posted September 5, 2000 I have used the Hvss(105) and its a Sherman(105) with wider traks who knows why. Rob ------------------ Check out my CM web page! www.geocities.com/robisme_ca/Combat1.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Man Posted September 5, 2000 Share Posted September 5, 2000 The m4a3e8 was a Sherman with the new HVSS suspension.It usually carried the 76mm gun.A definite upgrade but Id still rather be in the Jumbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted September 5, 2000 Share Posted September 5, 2000 There should be absolutely no Easy 8's in your scenarios as they were not really fielded with operational units at this point in time. I believe the Jumbo's started appearing around the time of the Cobra breakout, which occured in August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye Posted September 6, 2000 Share Posted September 6, 2000 The HVSS system, although I don't know the technical details, reduced the likelihood of bogging. If you look at the unit details, you'll see that the HVSS tanks have a lighter ground pressure, and hence are less likely to become immobilized in damp or snowy terrain. ------------------ "Don't lie to me, Gustav! You're a stinkin' Mac user!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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