280042 - M4A3 / M4A3E8 Sherman Soviet the French Army lacked enthusiasm

the French Army lacked enthusiasm for the Traction Avant

a relatively powerful engine

the Traction is known as "Reine de la Route" ("Queen of the Road")

The 1500A was powered by an 85 hp

8-cylinder air-cooled Steyr 3517cc OHV petrol engine

280042 - M4A3 / M4A3E8 Sherman Soviet the French Army lacked enthusiasmThe M4A3, powered by the excellent Ford GAA V8 engine, was the US Armys preferred Sherman variant. It began to replace other Sherman types in US Army service in 1944. In late 1943, the M4A3 underwent a major overhaul as part of a program to improve the Sherman design and rationalise production. The main improvements were a revised hull with larger hatches, redesigned ammunition stowage to reduce the likelihood of the tank burning when penetrated, and