M4 Sherman Tank - Johnston, Iowa
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BruceS
N 41° 41.903 W 093° 42.469
15T E 441104 N 4616530
World War II era tank on display on public overlook adjacent to Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa.
Waymark Code: WM7W1R
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 12/10/2009
Views: 7
The M4 Sherman was the main battle tank for the U.S. Army in World War II. There were more than 50,000 of these tanks produced beginning in 1941. This model of tank continued in service until 1955 when the model was retired and replaced by M48 Patton tanks. The main armament for the M4 is a 75 mm cannon with a secondary .50 cal machine gun.
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