From: Ryan Gill (rmgill@mindspring.com)
Date: Fri Dec 27 2002 - 12:01:51 PST
At 10:29 AM -0500 12/27/02, Recovry4x4@aol.com wrote:
>Joe, here is what I know and it aint much. The Easy 8 was a nickname for the
>M4A1E8 Shermans. Might even be an M4A2E8 and so forth. The -E8 versions had
>the convoluted suspension to allow the wider tracks. Your observation was
>right online. The one without the supports you mention is the -E8 or Easy 8.
>I think I'm right but I've no experience with these tanks, just want one!
>Many others know much more so we'll see what they say!
>Kenny
Yep and the wider tracks enabled faster speeds and better performance
over soft and rough ground than the earlier Shermans could muster.
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