M4A1 Sherman With M17 / 4.5" Rocket Launcher

The M4A1 was the basic Sherman with a cast hull and a 75mm M3 gun. The first US M4A1 saw service during Operation Torch in 1942 just after the first British M4A1 had fought at the 2nd battle of El Alamein in 1942. In December 1944, eight T40 launchers with 7.2" rockets were replaced with the 4.5" aircraft rocket launchers. This modification extended the combat range for firing. These modified Shermans served with 752 and 760 Tank Battalions and saw combat in March 1945.

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