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 == Description ==
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-The '''M4A4 Sherman''' is the fifth variant of the early-generation [[M4 Sherman (Family)|Medium Tank M4 (Sherman) family]]. Medium tanks were delivered to the French Army under the official French lend-lease program in 1943 and 1944. The Free French received 656 M4 Shermans of various variants, including 274 new production M4A4s, 362 new production [[M4A2]]<nowiki/>s, and 20 remanufactured M4A2s. Except for the 20 M4A2s allocated in October 1944, it is believed that all of these were deployed to Northwest Africa. These were most likely brought in through Marseille, France, in early 1945. In 1943, M4A4s and M4A2s were delivered to the ports of Algiers, Algeria, and Casablanca, Morocco. The French organized three armoured divisions, each with 165 Sherman tanks. The U.S. required the formation of homogenous armoured divisions. As a result, the 2ème Division Blindée was exclusively armed with M4A2s. The 1ère Division Blindée was supposed to be armed solely with M4A2s, whereas the 5ème Division Blindée was supposed to be supplied only with M4A4s. However, the 1ère and 5ème Divisions' initial tank allocation was not uniform, and they both began training duties with 110 M4A4s and 55 M4A2s. Despite several requests from the U.S. for standardization, the French refused to retrain personnel on other Sherman variants or swap regiments across armoured divisions, believing that such transfers would harm unit cohesiveness and morale. M4A4s were eventually assigned to the 2nd Régiment de Chasseurs d'Afrique and 2nd Régiment de Cuirassiers (1ère Division Blindée) and the 1er Régiment de Chasseurs d'Afrique and 1er Régiment de Cuirassiers (5ème Division Blindée). The 110 M4A2s were divided between the 5ème Régiment de Chasseurs d'Afrique (1ère Division Blindée) and the 6ème Régiment de Chasseurs d'Afrique (5ère Division Blindée) in equal numbers.
+The '''M4A4 Sherman''' is the fifth variant of the early-generation [[M4 Sherman (Family)|Medium Tank M4 (Sherman) family]]. Medium tanks were delivered to the French Army under the official French lend-lease program in 1943 and 1944. The Free French received 656 M4 Shermans of various variants, including 274 new production M4A4s, 362 new production [[M4A2]]<nowiki/>s, and 20 remanufactured M4A2s. Except for the 20 M4A2s allocated in October 1944, it is believed that all of these were deployed to Northwest Africa. These were most likely brought in through Marseille, France, in early 1945. In 1943, M4A4s and M4A2s were delivered to the ports of Algiers, Algeria, and Casablanca, Morocco. The French organised three armoured divisions, each with 165 Sherman tanks. The U.S. required the formation of homogeneous armoured divisions. As a result, the 2ème Division Blindée was exclusively armed with M4A2s. The 1ère Division Blindée was supposed to be armed solely with M4A2s, whereas the 5ème Division Blindée was supposed to be supplied only with M4A4s. However, the 1ère and 5ème Divisions' initial tank allocation was not uniform, and they both began training duties with 110 M4A4s and 55 M4A2s. Despite several requests from the U.S. for standardization, the French refused to retrain personnel on other Sherman variants or swap regiments across armoured divisions, believing that such transfers would harm unit cohesiveness and morale. M4A4s were eventually assigned to the 2nd Régiment de Chasseurs d'Afrique and 2nd Régiment de Cuirassiers (1ère Division Blindée) and the 1er Régiment de Chasseurs d'Afrique and 1er Régiment de Cuirassiers (5ème Division Blindée). The 110 M4A2s were divided between the 5ème Régiment de Chasseurs d'Afrique (1ère Division Blindée) and the 6ème Régiment de Chasseurs d'Afrique (5ère Division Blindée) in equal numbers.
-Introduced in [[Update "Starfighters"]], the M4A4 was the main French medium tank during World War II. Armour arrangements are comparable to the M4 variant, particularly the hatches that protrude from the slope contour of the hull. These hatches should be noted since they generate interruptions in the slope and reduce the overall efficacy of the sloped armour. Despite the fact that armour plates are welded in front of the discontinuities to improve protection, this is still a serious weakness in the frontal hull context, and most experienced enemies would target it. The M4A4 variant also has a new composite Chrysler multibank engine (consisting of five automobile engines) that required extra space (the hull was lengthened by 15 cm). The M4A4 variant was not well received by U.S. Army tank crews, and the majority were distributed to the British and other Allied forces.
+Introduced in [[Update "Starfighters"]], the M4A4 was the main French medium tank during World War II. Armour arrangements are comparable to the [[M4|M4 variant]], particularly the hatches that protrude from the slope contour of the hull. These hatches should be noted since they generate interruptions in the slope and reduce the overall efficacy of the sloped armour. Despite the fact that armour plates are welded in front of the discontinuities to improve protection, this is still a serious weakness in the frontal hull context, and most experienced enemies would target it. The M4A4 variant also has a new composite Chrysler multibank engine (consisting of five automobile engines) that required extra space (the hull was lengthened by 15 cm).
 == General info ==
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 [[M4A2]]/[[M4A4 (1st PTG)|A4]] - These Sherman tanks are widely used by over 3 nations that spread across both the Allied and the Axis side, so no matter which nation you play they can be quite tough to destroy in the hands of a skilled tanker. Given the rather weak penetration of your short 75 mm gun, their hull can be almost impossible to penetrate when angled, hull down or 300 m away. For a M4A4, there are 2 apparent bulges on the upper front plate, a penetration through there is a guaranteed kill most of the times. But in case the opponent covers them up or when it's a M4A2, aim for the middle parts of the gun mantlet or the turret armour unprotected by the mantlet, you can at least make them defenseless. Note that their guns are equally weak against you, so wiggle around to disrupt their aim while you reload, you have a good chance of bouncing some shells.
 [[KW I C 756 (r) (Germany)|KW I C 756 (r)]] - One heavy tank where the M4 Sherman will have difficulty fighting is this upgunned German-captured KV-1. While the early Russian KV-1's L-11 cannon is less powerful, this new long barreled 75 mm KwK40 is lethal enough to penetrate the M4A4's front and one-shot it, while the M4A4 cannot consistently penetrate the thick armour of the KV-1, especially when it has its additional armour plates equipped. If you come across this heavy tank and it angles the hull, aim for the gun mantlet since it is only 50 mm thick. You can easily take out its gunner. Or shoot at the equally thin commander cupola, where you also have a chance to take down some turret crew. Of course, the most reliable tactic is to shoot at its sides without any angle, where its flat side armour becomes a large and easy target, although you will still have to get as close as you can to penetrate the armour. In addition, side shots will most likely hit fuel tanks or ammunition racks, causing fires or blowing up the ammunition. Remember, your vertical stabiliser and better agility are always great assists when fighting against heavily protected tanks like this.
 [[Churchill (Family)|Churchill]] heavy tanks - The Churchills, with their complex hulls and sturdy turrets, can be quite hard to kill at range. Again, manoeuvre as close to them as possible, the ideal distance being no more than 200 m. If they are angling their hull but facing their turret at you, only go for the turret. For the Mk I Churchills, aim at the near-vertical part of their rounded cheeks to ensure successful penetrations. For the Mk III and the German Churchill, also aim for their flat turret which is at most 89 mm. The shell should go in easily and knock out most, if not all of the crew. Only when you are facing their hull without any angles should you shoot the hull, otherwise shoot the turret only, as their big tracks can easily get in front of the frontal hull. The side hull have multiple layers of armour, some of which are weirdly angled and can absorb plenty of shells. Luckily this tank is a rare matchup for the French M4A4 in Realistic Battles, where the British are usually on your team.

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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} French medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Starfighters"]].
+The '''M4A4 Sherman''' is the fifth variant of the early-generation [[M4 Sherman (Family)|Medium Tank M4 (Sherman) family]]. Medium tanks were delivered to the French Army under the official French lend-lease program in 1943 and 1944. The Free French received 656 M4 Shermans of various variants, including 274 new production M4A4s, 362 new production [[M4A2]]<nowiki/>s, and 20 remanufactured M4A2s. Except for the 20 M4A2s allocated in October 1944, it is believed that all of these were deployed to Northwest Africa. These were most likely brought in through Marseille, France, in early 1945. In 1943, M4A4s and M4A2s were delivered to the ports of Algiers, Algeria, and Casablanca, Morocco. The French organized three armoured divisions, each with 165 Sherman tanks. The U.S. required the formation of homogenous armoured divisions. As a result, the 2ème Division Blindée was exclusively armed with M4A2s. The 1ère Division Blindée was supposed to be armed solely with M4A2s, whereas the 5ème Division Blindée was supposed to be supplied only with M4A4s. However, the 1ère and 5ème Divisions' initial tank allocation was not uniform, and they both began training duties with 110 M4A4s and 55 M4A2s. Despite several requests from the U.S. for standardization, the French refused to retrain personnel on other Sherman variants or swap regiments across armoured divisions, believing that such transfers would harm unit cohesiveness and morale. M4A4s were eventually assigned to the 2nd Régiment de Chasseurs d'Afrique and 2nd Régiment de Cuirassiers (1ère Division Blindée) and the 1er Régiment de Chasseurs d'Afrique and 1er Régiment de Cuirassiers (5ème Division Blindée). The 110 M4A2s were divided between the 5ème Régiment de Chasseurs d'Afrique (1ère Division Blindée) and the 6ème Régiment de Chasseurs d'Afrique (5ère Division Blindée) in equal numbers.
 == General info ==

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 [[KW I C 756 (r) (Germany)|KW I C 756 (r)]] - One heavy tank where the M4 Sherman will have difficulty fighting is this upgunned German-captured KV-1. While the early Russian KV-1's L-11 cannon is less powerful, this new long barreled 75 mm KwK40 is lethal enough to penetrate the M4A4's front and one-shot it, while the M4A4 cannot consistently penetrate the thick armour of the KV-1, especially when it has its additional armour plates equipped. If you come across this heavy tank and it angles the hull, aim for the gun mantlet since it is only 50 mm thick. You can easily take out its gunner. Or shoot at the equally thin commander cupola, where you also have a chance to take down some turret crew. Of course, the most reliable tactic is to shoot at its sides without any angle, where its flat side armour becomes a large and easy target, although you will still have to get as close as you can to penetrate the armour. In addition, side shots will most likely hit fuel tanks or ammunition racks, causing fires or blowing up the ammunition. Remember, your vertical stabiliser and better agility are always great assists when fighting against heavily protected tanks like this.
-[[Churchill (Family)|Churchill]] heavy tanks - The Churchills, with their complex hulls and sturdy turrets, can be quite hard to kill at range. Again, manoeuvre as close to them as possible, the ideal distance being no more than 200 m. If they are angling their hull but facing their turret at you, only go for the turret. For the Mk I Churchills, aim at the near-vertical part of their rounded cheeks to ensure successful penetrations. For the Mk III and the German Churchill, also aim for their flat turret which is at most 89 mm. The shell should go in easily and knock out most, if not all of the crew. Only when you are facing their hull without any angles should you shoot the hull, otherwise shoot the turret only, as their big tracks can easily get in front of the frontal hull. The side hull have multiple layers of armour, some of which are weirdly angled and can absorb plenty of shells.
+[[Churchill (Family)|Churchill]] heavy tanks - The Churchills, with their complex hulls and sturdy turrets, can be quite hard to kill at range. Again, manoeuvre as close to them as possible, the ideal distance being no more than 200 m. If they are angling their hull but facing their turret at you, only go for the turret. For the Mk I Churchills, aim at the near-vertical part of their rounded cheeks to ensure successful penetrations. For the Mk III and the German Churchill, also aim for their flat turret which is at most 89 mm. The shell should go in easily and knock out most, if not all of the crew. Only when you are facing their hull without any angles should you shoot the hull, otherwise shoot the turret only, as their big tracks can easily get in front of the frontal hull. The side hull have multiple layers of armour, some of which are weirdly angled and can absorb plenty of shells. Luckily this tank is a rare matchup for the French M4A4 in Realistic Battles, where the British are usually on your team.
 [[Pz.IV F2]]/[[Pz.IV G|G]]/[[Pz.IV H|H]]/[[Pz.IV J|J]] - The historical nemesis of any Sherman, the Panzer IV is one of the Sherman's biggest threats at this rank. The long barrel 75 mm gun will easily penetrate the Sherman from the front. The F2 variant is admittedly easy to deal with. A single APCBC to its hull or turret should end it pretty quickly, even at long range. The other variants are slightly harder to deal with. They have thicker hull armour, at 80 mm, which will be much harder to penetrate with the APCBC over 500 m. Luckily the turret armour remains the same at 50 mm. Either aim here with APCBC or sacrifice damage potential and use the AP round to penetrate the hull.
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 * Rather fast reload speed for follow up shots
 * Plenty of reserve ammunition for prolonged fighting without replenishing at captured points
 '''Cons:'''
 * Large profile and weak side armour; flankers like the M24 Chaffee can easily see and penetrate it
-* Frontal armour is still inadequate, will get frontally penetrated and one-shot by tanks like Achilles, [[M10 (Family)|M10]] and T-34-57
+* Frontal armour is still inadequate, will get frontally penetrated and one-shot by tanks like the [[Pz.IV (Family)|long-barreled Pz.IV]], [[StuG III F]] and [[T-34-57]]
-* The best M61 shell struggles to penetrate heavy targets like [[KV-1 (ZiS-5)]], Churchill Mk.III or even the T-34 and M10 when angled
+* The best M61 shell struggles to penetrate heavy targets like [[KV-1 (ZiS-5)]], Churchill Mk.III or even the T-34 when angled
 * Trajectory is curved and velocity is low due to its short barrel, thus distant/moving targets are hard to shoot at
-* Hull traverse is quite slow, making it sluggish in a turn
+* Hull traverse is quite slow, making it sluggish in a turn; this tank also lacks neutral steering
 * Roof armour of 19.5 mm thick is vulnerable to airstrikes with AP cannons. For example the widely used [[M2 Browning (12.7 mm)|M2 Browning]]
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 * [[M4A4 (1st PTG)]]
 * [[M4A4 (China)]]

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 * M89 smoke shell - A shell deploying a smoke screen on impact, useful to blind enemy vehicles that are too remote for you to disable so that you can progress towards objectives.
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+{{:M3 (75 mm)/Ammunition|M72 shot, M48 shell, M61 shot, M89}}
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 '''Enemies worth noting:'''
-[[M4A2]] / [[M4A4 (1st PTG)|A4]]: these Sherman tanks are widely used by over 3 nations that spread across both the Allied and the Axis side, so no matter which nation you play they can be quite tough to destroy in the hands of a skilled tanker. Given the rather weak penetration of your short 75 mm gun, their hull can be almost impossible to penetrate when angled, hull down or 300 m away. For a M4A4, there are 2 apparent bulges on the upper front plate, a penetration through there is a guaranteed kill most of the times. But in case the opponent covers them up or when it's a M4A2, aim for the middle parts of the gun mantlet or the turret armour unprotected by the mantlet, you can at least make them defenseless. Note that their guns are equally weak against you, so wiggle around to disrupt their aim while you reload, you have a good chance of bouncing some shells.
+[[M4A2]]/[[M4A4 (1st PTG)|A4]] - These Sherman tanks are widely used by over 3 nations that spread across both the Allied and the Axis side, so no matter which nation you play they can be quite tough to destroy in the hands of a skilled tanker. Given the rather weak penetration of your short 75 mm gun, their hull can be almost impossible to penetrate when angled, hull down or 300 m away. For a M4A4, there are 2 apparent bulges on the upper front plate, a penetration through there is a guaranteed kill most of the times. But in case the opponent covers them up or when it's a M4A2, aim for the middle parts of the gun mantlet or the turret armour unprotected by the mantlet, you can at least make them defenseless. Note that their guns are equally weak against you, so wiggle around to disrupt their aim while you reload, you have a good chance of bouncing some shells.
-[[KV I C 756 (r) (Germany)|KV I C 756 (r)]]:
+[[KW I C 756 (r) (Germany)|KW I C 756 (r)]] - One heavy tank where the M4 Sherman will have difficulty fighting is this upgunned German-captured KV-1. While the early Russian KV-1's L-11 cannon is less powerful, this new long barreled 75 mm KwK40 is lethal enough to penetrate the M4A4's front and one-shot it, while the M4A4 cannot consistently penetrate the thick armour of the KV-1, especially when it has its additional armour plates equipped. If you come across this heavy tank and it angles the hull, aim for the gun mantlet since it is only 50 mm thick. You can easily take out its gunner. Or shoot at the equally thin commander cupola, where you also have a chance to take down some turret crew. Of course, the most reliable tactic is to shoot at its sides without any angle, where its flat side armour becomes a large and easy target, although you will still have to get as close as you can to penetrate the armour. In addition, side shots will most likely hit fuel tanks or ammunition racks, causing fires or blowing up the ammunition. Remember, your vertical stabiliser and better agility are always great assists when fighting against heavily protected tanks like this.
-One heavy tank where the M4 Sherman will have difficulty fighting is this upgunned German-captured KV-1. While the early Russian KV-1's L-11 cannon is less powerful, this new long barreled 75 mm KwK40 is lethal enough to penetrate the M4A4's front and one-shot it, while the M4A4 cannot consistently penetrate the thick armour of the KV-1, especially when it has its additional armour plates equipped. If you come across this heavy tank and it angles the hull, aim for the gun mantlet since it is only 50 mm thick. You can easily take out its gunner. Or shoot at the equally thin commander cupola, where you also have a chance to take down some turret crew. Of course, the most reliable tactic is to shoot at its sides without any angle, where its flat side armour becomes a large and easy target, although you will still have to get as close as you can to penetrate the armour. In addition, side shots will most likely hit fuel tanks or ammunition racks, causing fires or blowing up the ammunition. Remember, your vertical stabiliser and better agility are always great assists when fighting against heavily protected tanks like this.
+[[Churchill (Family)|Churchill]] heavy tanks - The Churchills, with their complex hulls and sturdy turrets, can be quite hard to kill at range. Again, manoeuvre as close to them as possible, the ideal distance being no more than 200 m. If they are angling their hull but facing their turret at you, only go for the turret. For the Mk I Churchills, aim at the near-vertical part of their rounded cheeks to ensure successful penetrations. For the Mk III and the German Churchill, also aim for their flat turret which is at most 89 mm. The shell should go in easily and knock out most, if not all of the crew. Only when you are facing their hull without any angles should you shoot the hull, otherwise shoot the turret only, as their big tracks can easily get in front of the frontal hull. The side hull have multiple layers of armour, some of which are weirdly angled and can absorb plenty of shells.
-[[Churchill (Family)|Churchill]] heavy tanks:
+[[Pz.IV F2]]/[[Pz.IV G|G]]/[[Pz.IV H|H]]/[[Pz.IV J|J]] - The historical nemesis of any Sherman, the Panzer IV is one of the Sherman's biggest threats at this rank. The long barrel 75 mm gun will easily penetrate the Sherman from the front. The F2 variant is admittedly easy to deal with. A single APCBC to its hull or turret should end it pretty quickly, even at long range. The other variants are slightly harder to deal with. They have thicker hull armour, at 80 mm, which will be much harder to penetrate with the APCBC over 500 m. Luckily the turret armour remains the same at 50 mm. Either aim here with APCBC or sacrifice damage potential and use the AP round to penetrate the hull.
-The Churchills, with their complex hulls and sturdy turrets, can be quite hard to kill at range. Again, manoeuvre as close to them as possible, the ideal distance being no more than 200 m. If they are angling their hull but facing their turret at you, only go for the turret. For the Mk I Churchills, aim at the near-vertical part of their rounded cheeks to ensure successful penetrations. For the Mk III and the German Churchill, also aim for their flat turret which is at most 89 mm. The shell should go in easily and knock out most, if not all of the crew. Only when you are facing their hull without any angles should you shoot the hull, otherwise shoot the turret only, as their big tracks can easily get in front of the frontal hull. The side hull have multiple layers of armour, some of which are weirdly angled and can absorb plenty of shells.
+[[StuG III F]]/[[StuG III G|G]] - Another historical nemesis of the Sherman, and another big threat. The StuG III packs the same punch as the Panzer IV line with its long barrel 75 mm gun, whilst losing the turret, which turns out to be both an advantage and a disadvantage. Lacking a turret means that it will have to traverse the whole vehicle to target an enemy, but it also means that it has a lower profile. The StuG's armour profile is also more complex than the Panzer IV, with less flat areas. Certain areas are sloped and very bouncy. Luckily, there is a big weak spot. There are two flat plates on the front of the hull. The flat plate on the right is the drivers port. Shoot that and you are able to kill the driver, gunner and loader in one go. This is a very efficient way to destroy this vehicle. With the F variant, you can use APCBC to instantly one-shot this vehicle. With the G variant, it is more reliable to use AP at ranges within 500 m to ensure penetration.
 === Pros and cons ===

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 [[KV I C 756 (r) (Germany)|KV I C 756 (r)]]:
-A vehicle that the M4 Sherman will have trouble against is this German KV-1. While the [[KV-1 (L-11)|L-11]] is underpowered, the [[KV-1 (ZiS-5)|ZiS-5]] is potent enough to punch through the Sherman's front, and the Sherman is unable to penetrate the KV-1's thick armour especially with its add-on armour plates. If this heavy tank is encountered and it's angling the hull, aim at the gun mantlet as it is only 50 mm thick. You can knock out its gunner easily. Or shoot at the thin cupola, there's also some chance to kill the gunner. Of course, the best way is to shoot at its sides and rear without any angle, where its armour is unsloped, though it will still have to be at a close range to penetrate the armour. In addition, shots to the sides will most likely hit fuel tanks or ammunition storage, causing a fire or ammunition detonation and at best, time to reassess the situation.
+One heavy tank where the M4 Sherman will have difficulty fighting is this German KV1. While the early Russian KV-1's L11 cannon is less powerful, this new long barreled 75mm KwK40 is lethal enough to penetrate the Sherman's front and one-shot it, while the Sherman cannot consistently penetrate the thick armor of the KV-1, especially when it has its additional armor plates equipped. If you come across this heavy tank and it angles the hull, aim for the gun mantlet since it is only 50mm thick. You can easily take out its gunner. Or shoot at the equally thin commander cupola, where you also have a chance to take down some turret crew. Of course, the most reliable tactic is to shoot at its sides without any angle, where its flat side armor becomes a large and easy target, although you will still have to get as close as you can to penetrate the armor. In addition, side shots will most likely hit fuel tanks or ammunition racks, causing fires or blowing up the ammunition. Remember, your vertical stabiliser and better agility are always great assists when fighting against heavily protected tanks like this.
 [[Churchill I]], [[Churchill III]], [[Pz.Kpfw. Churchill (Germany)|Pz.Kpfw. Churchill]]:
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 ;Vehicles equipped with the same chassis
 * [[M4A4 (1st PTG)]]
 * [[M4A4 (China)]]

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 ! ''Realistic''