Inside the Easy Eight Sherman Tank

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  • Опубликовано: 1 июн 2024
  • The M4 Sherman was the second most mass-produced tank in history. Its robust and easy-to-maintain construction made the Sherman the main "workhorse" of the US Armed Forces in WW2 and many US allies all around the world for several decades afterwards. We show you the M4A3(76)W HVSS a.k.a. the M4A3E8 variant of the Sherman, or Easy Eight as it was usually called. This model of Sherman tank participated in the battles of 1944-45 in Europe, in the Korean War and even saw action in Vietnam.
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    00:00 Introduction
    01:14 Crew
    01:31 Dimensions and weight
    03:30 Hull
    05:32 Turret
    07:47 Engine
    09:08 Fuel system
    09:26 Powertrain
    10:28 Driver’s controls
    11:32 Start up
    12:22 Suspension and running gear
    13:58 Armament
    15:34 ‘Wet’ main ammunition stowage
    16:16 Direct fire
    17:15 Fire control and vision
    17:55 Conclusion
    Corrections:
    02:50 Should be 60% or 30 degrees
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  • @BluePawPrint
    @BluePawPrint  2 месяца назад +348

    Correction 02:50 Should be 30 degree or 60%. Thanks for watching. This one was a ton of work. Please, like and subscribe and let us know where else we got it wrong. Thanks !

  • @ColetteHart
    @ColetteHart 2 месяца назад +718

    A lot of channels speak about stuff like armor thickness or engine horsepower, but showing things like how the vehicle is operated from the inside and the tiny little details on every component puts this channel on a whole other level. Great stuff!

    • @rickmorren7524
      @rickmorren7524 2 месяца назад +2

      agree

    • @justinhealey2408
      @justinhealey2408 2 месяца назад +1

      I'd say we all do❤

    • @combathistoryoverloaded6738
      @combathistoryoverloaded6738 2 месяца назад +6

      if you appreciate those sort of details i definitely recommend inside the chieftans hatch series

    • @ColetteHart
      @ColetteHart 2 месяца назад +3

      @@combathistoryoverloaded6738 Great suggestion. I'm already subscribed :)

    • @CyberMonkey03
      @CyberMonkey03 2 месяца назад +2

      Subbed for that

  • @Train115
    @Train115 Месяц назад +230

    Oh my god, a 3D combat vehicle video that isn't using an AI script and voice. Thank you so much.

    • @ironseabeelost1140
      @ironseabeelost1140 Месяц назад +6

      You should get a heart for that. I move on in the first few seconds when I hear that.

    • @andrewholdaway813
      @andrewholdaway813 Месяц назад +1

      Maybe not the voice, but the script?

    • @Train115
      @Train115 Месяц назад

      @@ironseabeelost1140 There was a heart, but I edited the comment.

    • @Train115
      @Train115 Месяц назад

      @@andrewholdaway813 Script seemed like it was just human error.

    • @andrewholdaway813
      @andrewholdaway813 Месяц назад

      @@Train115
      You mean the 60° error, who knows.
      It made its way into the graphic; which tells me that who or whatever created the script thought it was correct, pointing to a serious lack of knowledge on the subject (tanks).

  • @danilocalic797
    @danilocalic797 2 месяца назад +246

    This has to be the best tech breakdown / explainer channel currently on RUclips.

  • @adirondacker007
    @adirondacker007 2 месяца назад +101

    Hi! I'm a volunteer docent and mechanic at The American Heritage Museum. I am occasionally asked by guests for sources of additional information on exhibits like our very "colorful" Easy 8. This channel is now on my list! Thank you for your hard work!

    • @cheeseninja1115
      @cheeseninja1115 Месяц назад +4

      just looked it up. calling that Easy 8 colorful was the understatement of the century. That thing looks like a work of art!

    • @rle1111
      @rle1111 Месяц назад +7

      I went to the American heritage museum and drove the Sherman 2 years ago!
      That’s the same tank that was featured in the James garner film!
      Worth every penny!

    • @adirondacker007
      @adirondacker007 Месяц назад +1

      ​@@cheeseninja1115 thank you! One of our volunteers devoted about 9 months in accurately matching it with a set of photos.

    • @adirondacker007
      @adirondacker007 Месяц назад

      ​@@rle1111I was at the museum on Saturday. Liberty is out of its hibernation in the hangar. We've had the restoration shop tied up with work on the M-24 and M-36 all winter.

    • @evilengine9
      @evilengine9 Месяц назад

      Fury

  • @Jukkaimaru
    @Jukkaimaru 2 месяца назад +105

    The only things I'd really note are: 400 yards to pen a Tiger I with HVAP is a bit conservative; the M93 round can get through 135mm of 30 degree sloped RHA at a full kilometer. A Tiger's upper front would be easily penetrated at that range. Also, it's worth mentioning that a lot of Easy Eights got the M1A2 variant of the 76mm; the dimensions were the same as the M1A1 but it had a faster rifling twist of 1 turn in 32 calibers instead of 1 in 40. This gave it a noticeably better velocity retention at longer ranges when using the M62A1 shells.
    Regardless, this is a beautiful video with tons of excellent information. Props to all of y'all!

    • @aleksazunjic9672
      @aleksazunjic9672 2 месяца назад +6

      It is probably against Panther, by the time E8 came into action Tiger I has practically disappeared .

    • @russellborn515
      @russellborn515 Месяц назад +9

      Also the HVAP round was only available in any quantity for the last couple months of the war. I believe the issue was that tungsten was hard to come by and other uses had priority. The E8 squared off against the T34/85 in Korea and by all accounts acquitted itself well. Being considerably lighter than the Pershing and Patton it had better mobility on Korea's rough terrain.

    • @anunknownperson7502
      @anunknownperson7502 Месяц назад +10

      Also correct me if I’m wrong but the reason for the mg on the top was primarily added for anti air purposes, but could technically be used for anti ground forces as mentioned in the video.

    • @PeterOConnell-pq6io
      @PeterOConnell-pq6io Месяц назад +4

      The pintel mounted 12.7mm M2HB was intended for AA use, but could be employed in an ground role if fired by tank riding infantry.

    • @viceralman8450
      @viceralman8450 Месяц назад +5

      @@aleksazunjic9672 The regular 76mm APCBC could penetrate Panther turret from about 900 meters.

  • @mbogucki1
    @mbogucki1 Месяц назад +15

    As a Canadian I really appreciate the inclusion of Metric. Thank you.

  • @LaSegundaGM
    @LaSegundaGM Месяц назад +10

    I have never seen such a clear and detailed explanation of a WW2 weapon. Congratulations, this is fantastic work. I will recommend the channel to those who follow my podcast.

  • @brovold72
    @brovold72 8 дней назад +3

    First I'd ever heard of the "wet storage" system, so that's pretty cool.

  • @ScoutSniper3124
    @ScoutSniper3124 Месяц назад +6

    When I served with the USMC. Prepositioning Ships in Saipan in the 90's, I was very impressed with the M4 Shermans that had been knocked out in the surf zone before getting to the beach. They were encrusted with marine life everywhere except the large weld joints which remains sparkling like new. I have come to find out this was due to the nickel metal in the welds. Very impressive to stay intact and shiny in that environment for over 50 years.

  • @user-xy9ix8jm1k
    @user-xy9ix8jm1k Месяц назад +9

    The quality of visual representation and the accuracy of the information is truly unbelievable and designed and executed so well! Amazing!

  • @igorkratka
    @igorkratka Месяц назад +30

    Amazing presentation. One short 3D cutaway footage of a Sherman is more revealing than reading 2 books.

  • @joeh2236
    @joeh2236 2 месяца назад +38

    I've seen other videos breaking down tanks/vehicles. This is by far the best, hell, others don't even compare! It's like Blue Paw gave a damn while making this! Love it!

  • @urshulgi666
    @urshulgi666 Месяц назад +4

    The .50 cal was primarily for use by dismounted infantry the tank was supporting. It was great for taking out lighter vehicles or engaging enemy infantry fighting positions without wasting a 76mm round. The height of the Sherman made the .50 cal particularly useful because the person operating it had a very good view of the battlefield and had heavy cover from the turret in front of them. It could also traverse extremely fast to engage targets moving quickly.
    The two .30 cal machine guns were sort of inconvenient to use because the gunners could barely see anything, and the turret could not traverse fast enough to keep up with infantry guys trying to dodge it. In tank vs tank battles, the infantry would dismount, obviously.

  • @stupidweasels1575
    @stupidweasels1575 2 месяца назад +9

    I always loved cutaway books as a kid and this feels like a spiritual successor for the video medium. I love being able to see this 360 degree view for the different parts.

  • @GJones462-2W1
    @GJones462-2W1 Месяц назад +12

    I am a detail junkie, from the gargantuan to the minuscule, this channel has it! Fantastic effort, and research done on this project, and it shows. You've won yourself yet another subscriber!

  • @felipecasanueva5064
    @felipecasanueva5064 Месяц назад +7

    Proud chilean here 🇨🇱🇨🇱 I had no idea our army used sherman tanks. That really impressed me

    • @claudiogutierrez3412
      @claudiogutierrez3412 8 дней назад

      The M50 Super Sherman until they were replaced by the Leopard I

  • @81brassglass79
    @81brassglass79 2 месяца назад +17

    Thanks bud. The three quick strokes got her going 👍

  • @jeremymacdonald2073
    @jeremymacdonald2073 Месяц назад +2

    when i was young, i grew up in Chilliwack b.c. there was a Sherman tank on display at the remembrance day memorial. i squeezed in the bars, where they took the motor out. the machine gun handle was still there and moved. it was incredible going inside.

  • @ivanalbarracin1149
    @ivanalbarracin1149 2 месяца назад +12

    Que gran video, el primero que vi fue el del corsair y es el mejor que he visto, luego me vi los demas en el canal, muchas gracias por el tiempo y la dedicacion para hacer estos videos y tambien gracias por agregar audio en español, hablo ingles muy poco pero tener el audio en español es muy gratificante, gracias

  • @ThorandSharon
    @ThorandSharon 2 месяца назад +12

    Great explanation and visual display of the M4A3E8 Sherman Tank!

  • @Kethploy
    @Kethploy 2 месяца назад +12

    As a 3D modeller this video really helps me !

  • @aidilaiman4321
    @aidilaiman4321 Месяц назад +9

    notice how the turret rotation time is proportional to the video, nice detail!! 7:30

  • @benjaminwilson4558
    @benjaminwilson4558 18 часов назад

    WOW ?! This was extremely comprehensive! I am ready to start building my own EZ 8 ! 😊 Excellent-professional work!!

  • @TheSaturnV
    @TheSaturnV Месяц назад +9

    Fantastic job here. I know the M4 family very well and you've obviously put substantial research into this effort.

  • @twitchyflash333
    @twitchyflash333 2 месяца назад +15

    The U.S.A found that the wet ammo storage wasn't the main contributing factor to less cook offs/fires.
    Previously, ammo was stored in the sponsons (side walls of the tank) which was susceptible to enemy fire.
    When moving ammo to the hull floor, the cartridges were less likely to be hit and therefore made the tank more survivable.
    So it wasn't the fact that ammo was surrounded by water, but simply the ammo wasn't hit in the first place.

    • @frostedbutts4340
      @frostedbutts4340 2 месяца назад +1

      Yeah it's possible that the wetting helped, but the fact it was dropped on all future tanks says it wasn't worth the space or effort.

  • @marcosadrianraynoso2237
    @marcosadrianraynoso2237 9 дней назад +1

    realmente muy pero muy linda presentacion DAVID WEBB. Felicito a todo el equipo de "BLUE PAW PRINT"!!!!!precioso relato y muy buena informacion!!! gracias por tanto!!!

  • @roganantonydcruz107
    @roganantonydcruz107 2 месяца назад +8

    Excellent graphics with detailed description

  • @thatawkardfeeling9076
    @thatawkardfeeling9076 2 месяца назад +14

    Having the most relaxing music while talking about a W.O.W. (Weapon Of War) goes really hard ngl.

  • @billyponsonby
    @billyponsonby Месяц назад +11

    Remarkable piece of work

  • @LS-uv9gg
    @LS-uv9gg Месяц назад +6

    What an awesome visual and informative video this was! Really enjoyed every minute, cheers man!

  • @carloperedo4443
    @carloperedo4443 2 месяца назад +7

    I absolutely love how you put so much attention to detail amazing video as always David!

  • @LanielPhoto
    @LanielPhoto Месяц назад +3

    Very well put together and animated. Greatly appreciated. A big thank you!

  • @handy335
    @handy335 9 дней назад +1

    An excellent video and very informative! Thank you!

  • @BlackLizrd
    @BlackLizrd 12 дней назад +1

    Excellent video, thank you!

  • @hbphillie8139
    @hbphillie8139 Месяц назад +1

    Agree with previous comments ... one of the best M4 breakdowns I've seen. Wonderful animation.

  • @IHUTCHI
    @IHUTCHI 2 месяца назад +1

    Fantastic video! Thanks for all your hard work!

  • @boxerjoe1314
    @boxerjoe1314 Месяц назад +4

    These cutaway videos showing how they function are excellent, good job.

  • @jorgedalbon693
    @jorgedalbon693 2 месяца назад +3

    Excellent and very illustrative this video. CLarified me a lot of doubts. Thanks many thanks

  • @mrc4910
    @mrc4910 Месяц назад +2

    VERY well done! The best I’ve ever seen.

  • @311Bob
    @311Bob 2 месяца назад +3

    Amazing graphics well done!

  • @billbadger3127
    @billbadger3127 Месяц назад +2

    Well done, great detail and presentation

  • @luciusvorenus9445
    @luciusvorenus9445 15 дней назад +1

    Outstanding video! Fantastic cutaways making the topic or particular feature easy to understand.
    Very well done!
    Love the Sherman. It's my favorite tank.

  • @gsp0113
    @gsp0113 18 дней назад

    Fantastic video and incredibly educational. Great work.

  • @erratic1444
    @erratic1444 2 месяца назад +2

    Great content as always!

  • @cwbristow
    @cwbristow 2 месяца назад +4

    I love these videos... I share them with my father, brother, and the guys as soon as they are posted.
    Keep em coming.

  • @TheSmashBoxGaming
    @TheSmashBoxGaming 2 месяца назад +4

    This is a awesome video and I learned a few new things about the Sherman from this video. Great job guys.

  • @huibertlandzaat1889
    @huibertlandzaat1889 Месяц назад +2

    Nice video. Perfect explinaton. Thank you for uploading.

  • @MeshFrequency
    @MeshFrequency Месяц назад +3

    So much work went in to this! Great stuff. Subed

  • @GertTheFrog
    @GertTheFrog 2 месяца назад +2

    very cool to see an in depth video about my favorite tank.

  • @Stefanakos246
    @Stefanakos246 12 дней назад +1

    Well done great animations.

  • @jetsons101
    @jetsons101 2 месяца назад +4

    This video was a tribute to the Greatest Generation, thanks..........

  • @harcomou8395
    @harcomou8395 Месяц назад +1

    Excellent video!

  • @cherpagsd2152
    @cherpagsd2152 19 дней назад

    Just an awesome presentation!

  • @jamesphilip6737
    @jamesphilip6737 2 месяца назад +2

    Outstanding. Can't wait for more. Subscribed.

  • @lonzo61
    @lonzo61 2 месяца назад +1

    Just incredible vid. Well done!

  • @briantaylor7307
    @briantaylor7307 9 дней назад

    Great presentation, very professional

  • @nonzerosum-my3hx
    @nonzerosum-my3hx Месяц назад +2

    Brilliant video. Very nice graphics. Totally thumbed up.

  • @user-qv6bx1nd5e
    @user-qv6bx1nd5e Месяц назад +1

    Maravillosa producción. Felicidades!!!!

  • @hotwind95
    @hotwind95 Месяц назад +2

    Fantastic explanation. I have never wanted a tank for my daily commune more than right after watching this.

  • @edwardturner1282
    @edwardturner1282 Месяц назад +2

    Outstanding illustration. Had to subscribe. I love this kind of presentation.

  • @Dreadnought16
    @Dreadnought16 Месяц назад +2

    Fantastic video!!

  • @VulcanGunner
    @VulcanGunner Месяц назад +1

    Thanks for the professional presentation.

  • @alexandrepimentel4540
    @alexandrepimentel4540 Месяц назад +1

    Congratulations! Excellent job!

  • @ClimateScepticSceptic-ub2rg
    @ClimateScepticSceptic-ub2rg Месяц назад +1

    Great video. Keep them coming: best of their kind.

  • @kickahaw
    @kickahaw 14 дней назад +1

    Very Good, Big thumbs up!

  • @ArturoEspinosaAldama
    @ArturoEspinosaAldama 2 месяца назад +3

    OMG, this video is soooo beautiful! Totally liked and subscribed.

  • @Drelam
    @Drelam Месяц назад

    This was really well done, as said you adding little details like exactly how to start the tank and the gunners controls adds a lot more to this type of video.

  • @12345682900
    @12345682900 Месяц назад

    AWESOME video, thanks!

  • @caseybanter5751
    @caseybanter5751 2 месяца назад +1

    Amazing video! Love your work. Keep em coming!

  • @tahap5917
    @tahap5917 12 дней назад +1

    Awesome video thanks❤

  • @paraguard60
    @paraguard60 Месяц назад

    That was brilliant! Thanks for all the hard work in making this video.

  • @rafvanraevels
    @rafvanraevels Месяц назад +1

    Congratulations with these beautiful, entertaining and educational films!

  • @MartinMcAvoy
    @MartinMcAvoy Месяц назад

    Amazing work! Thanks very much!!

  • @ragnar_shortz
    @ragnar_shortz 2 месяца назад +11

    His voice is adding so much to the videos. Very good! 👍

    • @philgiglio7922
      @philgiglio7922 2 месяца назад +1

      Better than the AI voice that consistently mispronounced easy words

    • @kyowamushi5119
      @kyowamushi5119 2 месяца назад +2

      This is the same voice in yarn hub right?

    • @ragnar_shortz
      @ragnar_shortz 2 месяца назад

      @@kyowamushi5119 i think so. Always thought the same thing watching yarnhub xd

    • @notasoviett34trustme
      @notasoviett34trustme Месяц назад

      @@kyowamushi5119 it feels like its the voice of yarnhub

    • @tacomas9602
      @tacomas9602 Месяц назад

      @@notasoviett34trustmeit is for sure.

  • @brandonm1881
    @brandonm1881 Месяц назад

    This was a beautiful breakdown of a beautiful piece of machinery, history, and art of a tank.

  • @JoseLopez-vt8kd
    @JoseLopez-vt8kd Месяц назад +1

    Excelente descripción de éste histórico vehículo. Muchas gracias.

  • @juanpinon8406
    @juanpinon8406 2 месяца назад +5

    Lo que más llamo la atención fue tanto trabajo para hacer el vídeo, la buena explicación con muchos detalles sin hacerlo aburrido.👍🏼

  • @sprue_goose
    @sprue_goose 2 месяца назад +1

    These videos are truly excellent.

  • @yarefate
    @yarefate 10 дней назад +1

    increible animacion y explicacion. muchas gracias

  • @luvtruckin
    @luvtruckin 2 месяца назад +4

    Your channel is so cool please keep making them.
    As a ww2 buff these show things I’ve never seen before it add so much to history

  • @Love_The_Pear_Twins
    @Love_The_Pear_Twins Месяц назад +1

    wow, what a comprehensive video. As being a tank nerd, I am thrilled to bits when watching the video. thanks a lot for the splendid and detailed video.

  • @benjaminpereira6665
    @benjaminpereira6665 2 месяца назад +1

    Muchas gracias por subir este tipo de contenido

  • @RWTVYT
    @RWTVYT Месяц назад +1

    The best channel that give information about tanks!

  • @dragxter5688
    @dragxter5688 Месяц назад +1

    Loved the amazing explanation and presentation, the best of all i've ever saw, keep up with the great work mate 😼🤝 rly excited for more videos like this to come

  • @TheAliking14
    @TheAliking14 2 месяца назад +2

    Your videos are excellent! Please keep them up.

  • @kevinmoorejr.9418
    @kevinmoorejr.9418 Месяц назад

    Awesome videos! thanks for making these

  • @LAHORMIGAAZTECA777
    @LAHORMIGAAZTECA777 15 дней назад +1

    muy buen video, muchas gracias

  • @Bronz726
    @Bronz726 5 дней назад

    Thank you very much! It is very informative and interesting.

  • @Justin_Saves
    @Justin_Saves 5 дней назад

    Awesome!! Very cool vid. Thank you for all your hardwork 🤘😝🤙

  • @PauloSilva-yi2mi
    @PauloSilva-yi2mi 4 дня назад

    Excelente vídeo, parabéns.

  • @discoverymoi
    @discoverymoi 14 дней назад +1

    Man you don’t cease to impress me with such amazing videos and in-depth explanations and animations, would love one like this of the Merkava tank.

  • @christopherjenkins2373
    @christopherjenkins2373 Месяц назад +2

    Dennis, I own three of these but only one is as nice as this one. It is a beauty for sure!

  • @WildBillCox13
    @WildBillCox13 Месяц назад +1

    Excellent content. It fills data gaps that other creators leave in their haste to complete the overview- like effective horsepower versus the engine rating.
    Liked and shared.

  • @NoBucks777
    @NoBucks777 2 месяца назад +1

    Thanks for the great video!!

  • @johnsmith9161
    @johnsmith9161 2 месяца назад +8

    Well Done very engaging and interesting you have found your calling keep it up you really are very very good at what you do.

  • @foreverpinkf.7603
    @foreverpinkf.7603 2 месяца назад +1

    Very well done, thanks.

  • @JoseManuelNavarro-fe2ox
    @JoseManuelNavarro-fe2ox 2 месяца назад +3

    Muy buen video, excelentes gráficos y muy detallada información. Me alegro mucho del audio en Español, gracias

  • @samuelalvesdasilva8325
    @samuelalvesdasilva8325 Месяц назад +1

    muito bom... parabens pelo canal !!!

  • @riverbluevert7814
    @riverbluevert7814 2 месяца назад +6

    To all Sherman tank detractors: IGNORE THIS VIDEO. BLOCK IT OUT OF YOUR MIND. 😃
    You must continue to assume the German tanks of 1944 were being used in 1940. And you must continue to assume the first Sherman tank delivered to the British in 1942 was the same design used until the end of the war.
    AND DO NOT learn that Rommel's glorious drive against the British towards Dunkirk in 1940 was comprised entirely of CAPTURED YUGOSLAVIAN TANKS with riveted construction.
    😃