M-4 Sherman DD

[TheZohan]

would be great in some places to be able to land a heavier tank where theres no support (ie hangers down)

[SmokinLoon]

This one is the best wish you've dealt on this page.   

I like this request, it makes a lot of sense and if it were to be added just think of the possibilities we'd have in scenarios!   

[rapp25]

Its a good thing the sea isnt rough in AH, so this thing might actually make land

[TheZohan]

well alot of AH's modeling has a lot to be desired i am sure

[waystin2]

would be great in some places to be able to land a heavier tank where theres no support (ie hangers down)

Hello TheZohan,

Could you clarify this wish a bit more.  I am not quite sure what you are wishing for specifically.

[TheZohan]

the M-4 DD? it was the tank that was used for amphib landings on D Day to storm the shores of Normandy


http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:DD-Tank.jpg

[waystin2]

CC.  Thank you Zohan.

I would have no problem agreeing to it's addition to the inventory.

[stephen]

Sure I say..., as long as you consider that the current model sherman couldnt be landed in this way as its barrel is much to long.

[TheZohan]

well i am sure they either have to make a M4 with the regular 75 too

[Cajunn]

didn't most of them sink!

[FYB]

didn't most of them sink!

Here we go! I love these forums, they just keep getting better and better sometimes. Everyone agrees with this idea and its suddenly bombarded by nukes, what a coincidence.

By the way, yes, most sank because of the waves, unfortunately we don't have waves in AH, so the tank should be much less prone to leaning and sinking.

-FYB

[AWwrgwy]

didn't most of them sink!

The didn't sink, they foundered.


(nit picking again)


wrongway

[Cajunn]

Here we go! I love these forums, they just keep getting better and better sometimes. Everyone agrees with this idea and its suddenly bombarded by nukes, what a coincidence.

By the way, yes, most sank because of the waves, unfortunately we don't have waves in AH, so the tank should be much less prone to leaning and sinking.

-FYB

How do you justify the addition of a new GV of this type, When  considering the addition of a new Plane it all come down to the amount that were produced. All I'm asking is how many were produced and did they make a positive contribution to the war?

[FYB]

How do you justify the addition of a new GV of this type, When  considering the addition of a new Plane it all come down to the amount that were produced. All I'm asking is how many were produced and did they make a positive contribution to the war?

I'm neither agreeing with this wish or disagreeing. Its called being neutral. But i see your point quite clearly.

-FYB

[AWwrgwy]

How do you justify the addition of a new GV of this type, When  considering the addition of a new Plane it all come down to the amount that were produced. All I'm asking is how many were produced and did they make a positive contribution to the war?

They were only used three times and did serve in "squadron" strength but you could also almost argue that they were field mods as well.

Once they get out of the water the whole DD concept is moot anyhow.



wrongway