Sherman II (BR116) With the initiation of the Lend-lease program in March 1941, the British gained access to the excellent US M4 Medium tank. The first M4s received by the British arrived in North Africa in October 1942 just in time to take part in the battle for El Alamein. 270 were available for the battle, with almost all of them of the M4A1 cast hull variety. The British designated these the Sherman II.

Compared to many of the tanks previously used by British armoured squadrons, the Sherman II, was a major development. The 75mm gun proved equally successful in the anti-tank and anti-infantry role. It was mobile, reliable and well armoured, and somewhat of a shock to the German Panzer IIIs. They were issued to the Heavy Armoured Squadrons of the Armoured Regiments and served along side the Grants. Find out more about Shermans…

In Flames of War Like the Grants, the Shermans get the benefit of the new Desert Rats Semi-indirect Fire rule. Grant and Sherman heavy tanks that didn’t move may re-roll failed rolls to hit when shooting their 75mm guns at ranges over 16”/40cm.

The Sherman II is a great mid war tank; it has good armour (Front 6, Side 4, Top 1), good mobility and an excellent gun (Range 32”/80cm, AT 10, FP 3+ and can fire smoke). Designed by Evan Allen Painted by Ian Galley