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 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''M4A3E2 Sherman - Assault Tank''' is an armoured modification of the M4A3, which is the fourth variant of the early-generation [[M4 Sherman (Family)|Medium Tank M4 (Sherman) family]]. The U.S. Army decided in early 1944 that they needed an armoured version of a medium tank for an assault role in the forthcoming European Theatre of Operations (ETO). However, they had previously rejected proposals for such a vehicle, and time was running out. The decision was made to modify the newest standard U.S. Army medium tank of the time, the M4A3 Sherman, since the new [[T26E1-1|T26E1-1 heavy tank]] prototype would not be ready in time and earlier designs had been completely inadequate for the role. The vehicle evolved into the M4A3E2 Sherman - Assault tank, sometimes known as the Sherman Jumbo. With only 254 units constructed, it constituted less than 1% of overall M4 Sherman production. However, its unique design made a lasting impression, making it one of the most widely recognized M4 Sherman variants. It should be emphasized that the term 'Jumbo' does not exist in any military material and is probably certainly a post-war nickname, possibly developed by a model organization. An extra 38 mm of armour plate was to be welded to the upper hull front and sides of the M4A3 variant, bringing the overall thickness to 101 mm on the front and 76 mm on the sides. The back upper hull and top, as well as the lower hull, remained unmodified. The turret was based on the T23 turret and had a similar interior arrangement as well as a complete basket, however, the pistol port was removed. The thickness was about 152 mm all around, however, it reduced to 63 mm at the back below the bulge. The 75 mm M3 tank gun was mounted in a modified M62 Gun mount designed for the 76 mm M1 tank gun. The M62's original 50 mm cast gun shield was reinforced with an additional 127 mm armour plate, resulting in a massive mantlet that covered over three-quarters of the turret front.
+The '''M4A3E2 Sherman - Assault Tank''' is an armoured modification of the M4A3, which is the fourth variant of the early-generation [[M4 Sherman (Family)|Medium Tank M4 (Sherman) family]]. The U.S. Army decided in early 1944 that they needed an armoured version of a medium tank for an assault role in the forthcoming European Theatre of Operations (ETO). However, they had previously rejected proposals for such a vehicle, and time was running out. The decision was made to modify the newest standard U.S. Army medium tank of the time, the M4A3 Sherman, since the new [[T26E1-1|T26E1-1 heavy tank]] prototype would not be ready in time and earlier designs had been completely inadequate for the role. The vehicle evolved into the M4A3E2 Sherman - Assault tank, sometimes known as the Sherman Jumbo. With only 254 units constructed, it constituted less than 1% of overall M4 Sherman production. However, its unique design made a lasting impression, making it one of the most widely recognized M4 Sherman variants. It should be emphasized that the term 'Jumbo' does not exist in any military material and is probably certainly a post-war nickname, possibly developed by a model kit company. An extra 38 mm of armour plate was to be welded to the upper hull front and sides of the M4A3 variant, bringing the overall thickness to 101 mm on the front and 76 mm on the sides. The back upper hull and top, as well as the lower hull, remained unmodified. The turret was based on the T23 turret and had a similar interior arrangement as well as a complete basket, however, the pistol port was removed. The thickness was about 152 mm all around, however, it reduced to 63 mm at the back below the bulge. The 75 mm M3 tank gun was mounted in a modified M62 Gun mount designed for the 76 mm M1 tank gun. The M62's original 50 mm cast gun shield was reinforced with an additional 127 mm armour plate, resulting in a massive mantlet that covered over three-quarters of the turret front.
 Introduced in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]], the M4A3E2 is a makeshift heavy tank based on the original M4A3 Sherman variant. Though it appears to be a standard M4A3 Sherman medium tank, it can absorb significantly more damage than any M4 Sherman variants and can efficiently assault enemy positions. The majority of common enemies in the M4A3E2 ranks struggle to penetrate this vehicle from the front. As you use the M4A3E2 to spearhead an aggressive drive, opponents will typically direct their fire towards you, letting your teammates attack enemy targets without less pressure. However, despite its impressive protection, the 75 mm M3 tank gun in the M4A3E2 is lacklustre. It lacks the armour penetration to engage most opponents within its ranks from the front. In order to properly destroy enemy vehicles, players will frequently have to flank the enemies for the weaker side armour. The M4A3E2 tracks have been enlarged with duckbill connectors to spread the tank's increased weight over a larger area, and a more powerful engine has been added to improve mobility.

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 * Can absorb a lot of damage
 * Good mobility
-* Equipped with gun stabilizer working up to 24km/h, which provide being able to shoot first
+* Equipped with gun stabilizer working up to 24 km/h, making it capable of shooting while moving
 * Good acceleration
 * Incredibly tough when angled
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 * Inability to compound angle greatly due to very weak lower side hull armour that would be penetrated
 * Tall profile makes it a bigger target
-* Bad off-road maneuverability
+* Bad off-road manoeuvrability
 * Low top speed
 * Bad reverse speed
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 * Due to the layered armour at the front and the armour over-matching mechanic, the upper glacis armour can be dubious in that it does not reliably ricochet shells, particularly those from large calibre guns like the T-34-85
 * Stock round struggles a noticeable amount at this BR, struggling to penetrate common enemies
-* The frontal armour advantage is negated in an up-tier against more powerful guns and chemical projectiles
+* The frontal armour advantage is negated in an uptier against more powerful guns and chemical projectiles
 == History ==

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 * Can absorb a lot of damage
 * Good mobility
-* Equipped with gun stabilizer working up to 24km/h, making it more to shoot while moving
+* Equipped with gun stabilizer working up to 24km/h, which provide being able to shoot first
 * Good acceleration
 * Incredibly tough when angled
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 * Inability to compound angle greatly due to very weak lower side hull armour that would be penetrated
 * Tall profile makes it a bigger target
-* Bad off-road manoeuvrability
+* Bad off-road maneuverability
 * Low top speed
-* Reverse speed is bad
+* Bad reverse speed
 * Hull MG is a weak spot
 * Due to the layered armour at the front and the armour over-matching mechanic, the upper glacis armour can be dubious in that it does not reliably ricochet shells, particularly those from large calibre guns like the T-34-85
 * Stock round struggles a noticeable amount at this BR, struggling to penetrate common enemies
-* The frontal armour advantage is negated in an uptier against more powerful guns and chemical projectiles
+* The frontal armour advantage is negated in an up-tier against more powerful guns and chemical projectiles
 == History ==

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-The '''M4A3E2 Sherman - Assault Tank''' is a special modification of the fourth variant of the early-generation [[M4 Sherman (Family)|Medium Tank M4 (Sherman) family]]. The U.S. Army decided in early 1944 that they needed an armoured version of a medium tank for an assault role in the forthcoming European Theatre of Operations (ETO). However, they had previously rejected proposals for such a vehicle, and time was running out. The decision was made to modify the newest standard U.S. Army medium tank of the time, the M4A3 Sherman, since the new [[T26E1-1|T26E1-1 heavy tank]] prototype would not be ready in time and earlier designs had been completely inadequate for the role. The vehicle evolved into the M4A3E2 Sherman - Assault tank, sometimes known as the Sherman Jumbo. With only 254 units constructed, it constituted less than 1% of overall M4 Sherman production. However, its unique design made a lasting impression, making it one of the most widely recognized M4 Sherman variants. It should be emphasized that the term 'Jumbo' does not exist in any military material and is probably certainly a post-war nickname, possibly developed by a model organization. An extra 38 mm of armour plate was to be welded to the upper hull front and sides of the M4A3 variant, bringing the overall thickness to 101 mm on the front and 76 mm on the sides. The back upper hull and top, as well as the lower hull, remained unmodified. The turret was based on the T23 turret and had a similar interior arrangement as well as a complete basket, however, the pistol port was removed. The thickness was about 152 mm all around, however, it reduced to 63 mm at the back below the bulge. The 75 mm M3 tank gun was mounted in a modified M62 Gun mount designed for the 76 mm M1 tank gun. The M62's original 50 mm cast gun shield was reinforced with an additional 127 mm armour plate, resulting in a massive mantlet that covered over three-quarters of the turret front.
+The '''M4A3E2 Sherman - Assault Tank''' is an armoured modification of the M4A3, which is the fourth variant of the early-generation [[M4 Sherman (Family)|Medium Tank M4 (Sherman) family]]. The U.S. Army decided in early 1944 that they needed an armoured version of a medium tank for an assault role in the forthcoming European Theatre of Operations (ETO). However, they had previously rejected proposals for such a vehicle, and time was running out. The decision was made to modify the newest standard U.S. Army medium tank of the time, the M4A3 Sherman, since the new [[T26E1-1|T26E1-1 heavy tank]] prototype would not be ready in time and earlier designs had been completely inadequate for the role. The vehicle evolved into the M4A3E2 Sherman - Assault tank, sometimes known as the Sherman Jumbo. With only 254 units constructed, it constituted less than 1% of overall M4 Sherman production. However, its unique design made a lasting impression, making it one of the most widely recognized M4 Sherman variants. It should be emphasized that the term 'Jumbo' does not exist in any military material and is probably certainly a post-war nickname, possibly developed by a model organization. An extra 38 mm of armour plate was to be welded to the upper hull front and sides of the M4A3 variant, bringing the overall thickness to 101 mm on the front and 76 mm on the sides. The back upper hull and top, as well as the lower hull, remained unmodified. The turret was based on the T23 turret and had a similar interior arrangement as well as a complete basket, however, the pistol port was removed. The thickness was about 152 mm all around, however, it reduced to 63 mm at the back below the bulge. The 75 mm M3 tank gun was mounted in a modified M62 Gun mount designed for the 76 mm M1 tank gun. The M62's original 50 mm cast gun shield was reinforced with an additional 127 mm armour plate, resulting in a massive mantlet that covered over three-quarters of the turret front.
 Introduced in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]], the M4A3E2 is a makeshift heavy tank based on the original M4A3 Sherman variant. Though it appears to be a standard M4A3 Sherman medium tank, it can absorb significantly more damage than any M4 Sherman variants and can efficiently assault enemy positions. The majority of common enemies in the M4A3E2 ranks struggle to penetrate this vehicle from the front. As you use the M4A3E2 to spearhead an aggressive drive, opponents will typically direct their fire towards you, letting your teammates attack enemy targets without less pressure. However, despite its impressive protection, the 75 mm M3 tank gun in the M4A3E2 is lacklustre. It lacks the armour penetration to engage most opponents within its ranks from the front. In order to properly destroy enemy vehicles, players will frequently have to flank the enemies for the weaker side armour. The M4A3E2 tracks have been enlarged with duckbill connectors to spread the tank's increased weight over a larger area, and a more powerful engine has been added to improve mobility.

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 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''M4A3E2 Sherman - Assault Tank''' is the special modification of the fourth variant of the early-generation [[M4 Sherman (Family)|Medium Tank M4 (Sherman) family]]. The U.S. Army decided in early 1944 that they needed an armoured version of a medium tank for an assault role in the forthcoming European Theatre of Operations (ETO). However, they had previously rejected proposals for such a vehicle, and time was running out. The decision was made to modify the newest standard U.S. Army medium tank of the time, the M4A3 Sherman since the new [[T26E1-1|T26E1-1 heavy tank]] prototype would not be ready in time and earlier designs had been completely inadequate for the role. The vehicle evolved into the M4A3E2 Sherman - Assault tank, sometimes known as the Sherman Jumbo. With only 254 units constructed, it constituted less than 1% of overall M4 Sherman production. However, its unique design made a lasting impression, making it one of the most widely recognized M4 Sherman variants. It should be emphasized that the term 'Jumbo' does not exist in any military material and is probably certainly a post-war nickname, possibly developed by a model organization. An extra 38 mm of armour plate was to be welded to the upper hull front and sides of the M4A3 variant, bringing the overall thickness to 101 mm on the front and 76 mm on the sides. The back upper hull and top, as well as the lower hull, remained unmodified. The turret was based on the T23 turret and had a similar interior arrangement as well as a complete basket, however, the pistol port was removed. The thickness was about 152 mm all around, however, it reduced to 63 mm at the back below the bulge. The 75 mm M3 tank gun was mounted in a modified M62 Gun mount designed for the 76 mm M1 tank gun. The M62's original 50 mm cast gun shield was reinforced with an additional 127 mm armour plate, resulting in a massive mantlet that covered over three-quarters of the turret front.
+The '''M4A3E2 Sherman - Assault Tank''' is a special modification of the fourth variant of the early-generation [[M4 Sherman (Family)|Medium Tank M4 (Sherman) family]]. The U.S. Army decided in early 1944 that they needed an armoured version of a medium tank for an assault role in the forthcoming European Theatre of Operations (ETO). However, they had previously rejected proposals for such a vehicle, and time was running out. The decision was made to modify the newest standard U.S. Army medium tank of the time, the M4A3 Sherman, since the new [[T26E1-1|T26E1-1 heavy tank]] prototype would not be ready in time and earlier designs had been completely inadequate for the role. The vehicle evolved into the M4A3E2 Sherman - Assault tank, sometimes known as the Sherman Jumbo. With only 254 units constructed, it constituted less than 1% of overall M4 Sherman production. However, its unique design made a lasting impression, making it one of the most widely recognized M4 Sherman variants. It should be emphasized that the term 'Jumbo' does not exist in any military material and is probably certainly a post-war nickname, possibly developed by a model organization. An extra 38 mm of armour plate was to be welded to the upper hull front and sides of the M4A3 variant, bringing the overall thickness to 101 mm on the front and 76 mm on the sides. The back upper hull and top, as well as the lower hull, remained unmodified. The turret was based on the T23 turret and had a similar interior arrangement as well as a complete basket, however, the pistol port was removed. The thickness was about 152 mm all around, however, it reduced to 63 mm at the back below the bulge. The 75 mm M3 tank gun was mounted in a modified M62 Gun mount designed for the 76 mm M1 tank gun. The M62's original 50 mm cast gun shield was reinforced with an additional 127 mm armour plate, resulting in a massive mantlet that covered over three-quarters of the turret front.
-Introduced in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]], the M4A3E2 is a make-shift heavy tank based on the original M4A3 Sherman variant. Though it appears to be a standard M4A3 Sherman medium tank, it can absorb significantly more damage than any M4 Sherman variants and can efficiently assault enemy positions. The majority of common enemies in the M4A3E2 ranks struggle to penetrate this vehicle from the front. As you use the M4A3E2 to spearhead an aggressive drive, opponents will typically direct their fire towards you, letting your teammates attack enemy targets without less pressure. However, despite its impressive protection, the 75 mm M3 tank gun in the M4A3E2 is lacklustre. It lacks the armour penetration to engage most opponents within its ranks from the front. In order to properly destroy enemy vehicles, players will frequently have to flank the enemies for the weaker side armour. The M4A3E2 tracks have been enlarged with duckbill connectors to spread the tank's increased weight over a larger area, and a more powerful engine has been added to improve mobility.
+Introduced in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]], the M4A3E2 is a makeshift heavy tank based on the original M4A3 Sherman variant. Though it appears to be a standard M4A3 Sherman medium tank, it can absorb significantly more damage than any M4 Sherman variants and can efficiently assault enemy positions. The majority of common enemies in the M4A3E2 ranks struggle to penetrate this vehicle from the front. As you use the M4A3E2 to spearhead an aggressive drive, opponents will typically direct their fire towards you, letting your teammates attack enemy targets without less pressure. However, despite its impressive protection, the 75 mm M3 tank gun in the M4A3E2 is lacklustre. It lacks the armour penetration to engage most opponents within its ranks from the front. In order to properly destroy enemy vehicles, players will frequently have to flank the enemies for the weaker side armour. The M4A3E2 tracks have been enlarged with duckbill connectors to spread the tank's increased weight over a larger area, and a more powerful engine has been added to improve mobility.
 == General info ==
-=== Survivability and Armour ===
+=== Survivability and armour ===
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 * Hull underside right above the tracks is 9.5 mm thick.
 While >160 mm of line-of-sight thickness is nothing to sneeze at, there are still a few guns around the M4A3E2's BR that can cleave through it with little effort. Give the German Long 88, Soviet 122mm, and 152mm guns the respect they deserve; they can easily knock the Jumbo out in one shot regardless of angle.
 However, if you can't penetrate the M4A3E2's glacis, there are still points that were not (or could not be) well-armoured; namely, the machine gun port, cupola, and lower side.
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 The M4A3E2 presents very little frontal weak spots in an engagement. If possible, it is best to try and force the Jumbo to try and angle his vehicle. An angle of more than 30 degrees can expose the much weaker 38mm thick lower side armour. With a powerful enough gun, a round can penetrate this area and damage the crew, immobilize the tank, or detonate the ammo.
 If the M4A3E2 decides not to angle significantly enough to expose its weak lower side, there are a few other areas to try and penetrate. The semi-spherical machine gun port is only about 60 mm thick, so nearly any gun around this BR can attempt to penetrate it. However, it is an extremely hard target to hit, especially when the Jumbo angles and moves back and forth. Make sure to aim for the gun port proper, as a shell that clips the horseshoe shaped bit of armour around it will generally fail to penetrate.
 The cupola of the M4A3E2 is another small weak point. Tanks like the Tiger 1 that lack the penetration to cut through the glacis can float a shell through the Jumbo's low cupola. An APHE shell that manages to detonate will generally kill the entire turret crew, crippling the tank.
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 {{Specs-Economy}}
 In Tier I, Parts should, of course, be the prioritized module for field repairs. This will unlock Tier II modifications and grant access to the very vital FPE and M61 shot, the former for preservation against fires and the latter to improve combat effectiveness.
 In Tier III, Crew Replenishment should be obtained for crew survival improvement and the APCR T45 shot for improved armour-piercing power. After that, everything else could be done at one's own priorities, but Engine should be invested for better automotive performances and M89 for the smoke shell. Fully upgraded, the Jumbo can glide around very fast for a heavy, so mobility upgrades are recommended.
 == Armaments ==
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 The Soviet 85 mm can be a threat, so caution is advised when going up against tanks armed with the 85 mm, such as the [[T-34-85]], [[SU-85]], and [[IS-1]]. The [[Jagdpanzer 38(t)]] and [[Jagdpanzer IV]] can be tricky when facing off against them. Their frontal armour is too thick and sloped for the 75 mm M3 gun to have any effect on it. For these two targets, it is advised to target their tracks and transmission and then flank for a side shot, where the armour is much weaker. Also, the [[Dicker Max]] wields a 105 mm that can penetrate the front plate of the M4A3E2 Jumbo, so caution is advised against those as well. The 2 last common threats from the German tree are the [[Panzer IV/70(A)]] and [[Panzer IV/70(V)]]. The same advice can be taken from the Jagdpanzer 38(t) and Jagdpanzer IV but also considering that these tank destroyers can penetrate your frontal hull and turret under 500 m. The [[SU-152]] and [[ISU-152]] with the stock APHE round can sometimes penetrate your frontal plate, however, special caution should be paid to the ISU-152. From the front, the 75 mm gun will struggle to penetrate the armour of the ISU-152 but an ISU-152 using the HEAT shell can easily penetrate anywhere in the front hull and turret. The best tactic to countering the ISU-152 is to attempt to flank it as the side armour is only 75 mm thick. If flanking it is not possible, aim for the barrel, as it will reduce the accuracy of the ISU-152's main gun, and many ISU-152 players will not shoot the main gun if the barrel is damaged. Remember to wait for the ISU-152 to shoot before engaging it, as the reload time of the ISU-152 is very long. Finally, there is one more common opponent from the Soviet/Chinese tree: [[IS-2 (Family)|IS-2]]. Its 122 mm gun can easily penetrate the Jumbo, regardless of angle and distance. To destroy it, shoot at it when it's reloading or is unaware of your presence. For the 1943 model, aim at the cupola or the curved part of its hull armour that blends into the side. It has only 4 crew so killing all the turret crew (3, which is easy) will destroy it. For the [[IS-2 (1944)|1944 model]], only aim at the turret or the cupola as its hull is very strong.
 Shooting the commander's cupola is often necessary to destroy or at least disable heavily armored tanks. The Tiger H1 cannot be frontally penetrated with the APHE or AP shell, or by the APCR when angled, so the best place to shoot it is the commander's cupola, with the APHE shell. The same can be used against T-34-85, IS-1 and IS-2 tanks.
 Against the Jumbo, if you encounter one, shoot for the barrel and the tracks, then attempt to either flank it and shoot from the sides, or fire at the enemy's the machinegun port. This is not completely reliable due to the weak gun, sometimes only the machinegunner will be killed, but it is the only chance to frontally destroy it.

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 '''Notes''':
-* As they are modeled by sets of 2, shells disappear from the rack only after you've fired both shells in the set.
+* As they are modelled by sets of 2, shells disappear from the rack only after you've fired both shells in the set.
 * Floor left rack only: 50&nbsp;''(+54)'' shells.
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