WWII M4A3E8 Sherman Tank - Jefferson Barracks - Lemay, MO
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Tank and marker displayed at the main gate to Jefferson Barracks.
Waymark Code: WM1552H
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 10/18/2021
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County of monument: St. Louis County
Location of monument: Hancock Rd., at main gate, Jefferson Barracks, Lemay
Marker Text:
WWII M4A3E8 Sherman Tank
Weight: 66,800 pounds
Length: 19.2 feet
Height: 9 feet
Width: 8.7 feet
Crew: 5 personnel
Armor: 3 inch maximum
Engine: Continental R975 C1, 400 hp at 2400 rpm
Speed: 20 to 30 mph
Range: 120 miles at 175 gal
Main Armament: 75mm M3 L/40 gun (90 rounds) or 76 mm gun M1 (55 rounds)
Secondary Armament: .50 cal Browning M3HB machine gun (300 rounds), 2x .30-06 Browning M1919A4 machine guns (4750 rounds)
The M4A3E8 Sherman tank was the primary battle tank of WWII. It first saw battle in North Africa where it outperformed the German Panzer III and Panzer IV tanks. This early success convinced American planners the Sherman tank would be adequate throughout the war. Unfortunately, the heavy German tanks in the European Theater flat outmatched the Sherman's 75 mm gun and relatively thin armor. The Americans numerically superiority and the combination of artillery and air dominance ensured Allied Victory in Europe.
Property Permission: Public
Access instructions: Outside base gate, on County Parks Grounds
Website for Waymark: [Web Link]
Location of waymark:
Hancock Rd., St. Louis, MO 63125
Commemoration: Tank Battles in WWII
Date of Dedication: Not listed
Access times: Not listed
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