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*T* - M-4 Sherman- Mobile, Alabama USA

Discussion in 'Preserved Military Vehicle Registry Project' started by JCalhoun, Jun 20, 2007.

  1. JCalhoun

    JCalhoun New Member

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    M-4 Sherman is located at the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile, Alabama.

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    The Sherman is in poor condition. Many parts are missing. May have even been used as a target.
     
    JCalhoun, Jun 20, 2007
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    I could be wrong,but it looks as if that Sherman may been used as a recovery vehicle.The turret is reversed and I don't see a barell.
     
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    The barrel and mantlet was removed at some point. A steel plate is all that keeps the turret closed. It has many scars from torches and other items.

    It may have been a recovery vehicle but I don't have one to compare it to and there isn't much left on it other than the hull, suspension and turret.

    I have heard some folks call it the Sad Sherman.
     
    JCalhoun, Jun 24, 2007
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