US Army Tank Crewman 1941–45: European Theater of Operations (ETO) 1944–45 (Warrior)

Revealing what it was like to live and fight in a medium tank during World War II (1939-1945), this book is structured around the career of a single tanker from 37th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Division. The focus is largely on the crew of an M4 Sherman, though light tank service is also studied. Tank operation required a well- trained and well-coordinated crew. The crew positions and roles of tank commander, gunner, driver, loader, and assistant driver are all covered in detail, together with recruitment procedure, specialist training, and the variety of specialized clothing and personal weaponry. Tank operations require a well-trained and focused crew. This book identifies the roles played in the tank, such as commander, gunner, driver, loader and assistant driver, as well as the variety of specialised clothing and personal weaponry used by the soldiers. The decisive weapon in land warfare in World War II was the tank.