Episode 212 - Sherman XII (M3 VI)
Episode description
On today's episode we are taking a look at the some of the training facilities and the nature of the soft factors regarding the US Armored force from 1940-1942.
A change of pace.
Enjoy!
John Burgess
Additional Sources: “October 6, 1941 issue of Life Magazine”, “The 1940 Maneuvers: Prelude to Mobilization,” by Christopher R. Gabel; “Careers of Officers Involved in the Louisiana Maneuvers,” by Rickey Robertson; “In the Presence of Soldiers, The 2nd Army Maneuvers & Other World War II Activity in Tennessee” by Woody McMIllin, “TM 9-1750H Ordnance Maintenance--Hydraulic Traversing Mechanism (Logansport) for Medium Tank M3 and Modifications” War Dept., and “Eisenhower: A Soldier’s Life”, by Carlo D’Este. “British and American Tanks of World War Two”, by Peter Chamberlain and Chris Ellis.