M4A3 Sherman

Description
Early American Medium Tank.

History
The Sherman tank entered mass production by the US during World War 2 due to a growing need for a tank to compete with Germany. Their under-powered 75mm gun somewhat hampered their effectiveness, but its relatively low resource cost and excellent support ability made the Sherman a mainstay of the US Army. Many variants of the Sherman, such as the Jumbo and 'Easy Eight,' improved firepower and armor to offer them an edge against their opponents.

Usage & Tactics
The American M4A3 is a noticeable increase in potency over both the M3 Lee and M5 Stuart. Boasting superior armor and firepower while still retaining decent mobility, the M4A3 is well worth the price of 440 MP as a mainline early-mid game tank.

Offensive Tactics
The M4A3's little arsenal of machine guns allow it to rip through enemy infantry and emplacements with ease. Its 75mm gun, although not exactly designed for tank combat, is still excellent for dealing with light tanks and keeping anything heavier off your back. When properly supported, there are few vehicles in the game that rival the Sherman's raw brute force in an assault (without being absurdly expensive).

Defensive Tactics
Unfortunately, the M4A3 is hideously outclassed by other tanks mid-to-late game. Regardless, it is still excellent as a response unit or to hold back enemy infantry. Use it to support your heavier vehicles (Jumbo, Pershing), or act as a distraction to draw fire while you re-position a Slugger or other tank-hunter. Otherwise, the M4A3 still excels at wiping out enemy infantry and protecting your more valuable assets from attack.