M4A3E8(76)W Sherman

Description
American medium tank, armed with a 76mm cannon.

History
Nicknamed the "Easy Eight," from the E8 variation code identifying the HVSS suspsension. Introduced in 1944, this was upgraded with widetrack HVSS, fitted with the 76mm M1A2 cannon, improved armor and firepower and wet stowed ammunition. The tank was still in service well after 1945, seeing service in the Korean War, Vietnam War and under many other flags.