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 ==== Ammunition ====
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+{{:M3 (75 mm)/Ammunition|M72 shot, M48 shell, M61 shot, T45 shot, M89}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''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 '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} German medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was available only for [[wt:en/news/356/current/|pre-order]] during the Closed Beta Test of Ground Forces during the period before [[Update 1.41]]. 500 units were also for sale during the [[wt:en/news/5079-special-hurry-up-and-get-rare-packs-en|5th Anniversary event]], with 2000 units for sale during the [[wt:en/news/7945-special-happy-anniversary-war-thunder-en|10th Anniversary event]] both of which sold out within a few hours. Another 2,020 units went on sale in commemoration of the [[wt:en/news/6885-special-german-unity-day-en|30th anniversary of German Unity]], also selling out in a few hours. It represents a captured [[M4A2|M4A2 Sherman]] in Wehrmacht service and was the first Sherman to be implemented in the game. Unfortunately, it is currently impossible for a new War Thunder player to acquire this rare tank.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} German medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was available only for [[wt:en/news/356/current/|pre-order]] during the Closed Beta Test of Ground Forces during the period before [[Update 1.41]]. 500 units were also for sale during the [[wt:en/news/5079-special-hurry-up-and-get-rare-packs-en|5th Anniversary event]]. Another 2,020 units went on sale in commemoration of the [[wt:en/news/6885-special-german-unity-day-en|30th anniversary of German Unity]]. And another 2,000 units went on sale during the [[wt:en/news/7945-special-happy-anniversary-war-thunder-en|10th Anniversary event]], all of which were sold out within a few hours.
-The M4 748 (a) plays like any other M4 Sherman as a mobile tank with adequate armour and gun. While its frontal armour and gun may not be up for the tasks against its contemporaries at its battle rating, the M4's mobility allows the M4 to get around the front line to capture the objective or hit the enemy in the sides. Though, if the heavy manoeuvring is not preferable, the M4 can also perform well as a supporting tank by backing up a more powerful tank to overwhelm a small enemy group.
+The M4 748 (a) represents a captured [[M4A2|M4A2 Sherman]] in Wehrmacht service and was the first Sherman to be implemented in the game. Unfortunately, it is currently impossible for a new War Thunder player to acquire this rare tank. It is played like any other M4 Sherman as a mobile tank with adequate armour and gun. While its frontal armour and gun may not be up for the tasks against its contemporaries at its battle rating, the M4's mobility allows the M4 to get around the front line to capture the objective or hit the enemy in the sides. Though, if the heavy manoeuvring is not preferable, the M4 can also perform well as a supporting tank by backing up a more powerful tank to overwhelm a small enemy group.
 Visually, the M4 748 (a) is identical to the [[M4A2|M4A2 Sherman]]. The only big distinctive feature of the M4 748 (a) is the paint coat on the tank, which is a combination of the yellow ''dunkelgelb'', red-brown ''rotbraun'', and green ''olivgrün'', in a manner similar to the default scheme of the [[Panther G|Panther G]].

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''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 '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} German medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was available only for [[wt:en/news/356/current/|pre-order]] during the Closed Beta Test of Ground Forces during the period before [[Update 1.41]]. 500 units were also for sale during the [[wt:en/news/5079-special-hurry-up-and-get-rare-packs-en|5th Anniversary event]], which sold out within a few hours. Another 2,020 units went on sale in commemoration of the [[wt:en/news/6885-special-german-unity-day-en|30th anniversary of German Unity]], also selling out in a few hours. It represents a captured [[M4A2|M4A2 Sherman]] in Wehrmacht service and was the first Sherman to be implemented in the game. Unfortunately, it is currently impossible for a new War Thunder player to acquire this rare tank.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} German medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was available only for [[wt:en/news/356/current/|pre-order]] during the Closed Beta Test of Ground Forces during the period before [[Update 1.41]]. 500 units were also for sale during the [[wt:en/news/5079-special-hurry-up-and-get-rare-packs-en|5th Anniversary event]], with 2000 units for sale during the [[wt:en/news/7945-special-happy-anniversary-war-thunder-en|10th Anniversary event]] both of which sold out within a few hours. Another 2,020 units went on sale in commemoration of the [[wt:en/news/6885-special-german-unity-day-en|30th anniversary of German Unity]], also selling out in a few hours. It represents a captured [[M4A2|M4A2 Sherman]] in Wehrmacht service and was the first Sherman to be implemented in the game. Unfortunately, it is currently impossible for a new War Thunder player to acquire this rare tank.
 The M4 748 (a) plays like any other M4 Sherman as a mobile tank with adequate armour and gun. While its frontal armour and gun may not be up for the tasks against its contemporaries at its battle rating, the M4's mobility allows the M4 to get around the front line to capture the objective or hit the enemy in the sides. Though, if the heavy manoeuvring is not preferable, the M4 can also perform well as a supporting tank by backing up a more powerful tank to overwhelm a small enemy group.

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 * To go into battle with the turret basket empty of ammo, pack 78&nbsp;''(+19)'' shells (racks 1 to 4 emptied).
 * To go into battle with the turret basket and the flanks empty of ammo, pack 31&nbsp;''(+66)'' shells (Racks 1 to 7 empty).
-* The 8th rack is large and located at a a weak spot: the bottom section of the armour. In case of penetration, there is a high risk of ammo rack detonation. Make sure not to expose your flanks unnecessarily.
+* The 8th rack is large and located at a weak spot: the bottom section of the armour. In case of penetration, there is a high risk of ammo rack detonation. Make sure not to expose your flanks unnecessarily.
 === Machine guns ===

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 The German captured M4 Sherman's most notable combat performance was in the Ardennes Offensive in December 1944, the Baltic Offensive against the Soviet Union in late 1944, and the Battle of Berlin. The Shermans were also reported to play a role as armour-recovery vehicles rather than tanks due to Sherman's great power-to-weight ratio and reliable design that allows for the ability to tow the heavier German vehicles reliably.
-=== In-game description ===
+{{break}}
 The American M4A2 medium tank is a variant of the M4 with a diesel engine. In April 1942, the first M4A2 prototype was tested, and the tank was put into production. The tank had a welded hull. A low-speed diesel engine gave the M4A2 good cross-country ability and a much larger maximum range than tanks with gasoline engines.
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 Captured M4-748 (a) tanks were used by German troops until the end of the war. The divisions of the Wehrmacht had several such tanks which survived until Germany surrendered.
 == Media ==

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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
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-| Pintle || 300 (200) || 577 || -10°/+25° || ±60°
+| Pintle || 400 (200) || 577 || -10°/+25° || ±60°
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 | Turret || 76 mm (3-65°) ''Turret front'' <br> 89 + 51 mm (2-62°) ''Gun mantlet'' || 51 mm (2-64°) || 51 mm (2-60°) || 19.5 mm
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-! Armour !! Sides !! Roof
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 [[File:Ammoracks_M4.png|right|thumbnail|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the M4 Sherman.]]
-Notes:
+'''Notes''':
 * To go into battle with the turret basket empty of ammo, pack 78&nbsp;''(+19)'' shells (racks 1 to 4 emptied).
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 While most tanks in the BR range of the M4 748 (a) are quite capable of destroying the tank through the front, the most worrisome tanks are those that are quite immune to the 75 mm gun on the M4. APCR ammunition is given to the 75 mm gun, but its poor slope characteristics still make it situational ammunition than a universal tank annihilator. As such, exploiting side armour and general weak points of opposing tanks are still a must.
-:'''Exploitation'''<br>
+'''Exploitation'''
 The M4 748 (a) tank's mobility can be used to travel the distance on the battlefield in a satisfactory fashion. As the M4 748 (a) cannot stand against the more heavily armoured and armed enemies at the higher BR range, a manoeuvre around the enemy force or in a location prime for an ambush location can allow the M4 Sherman to damage or destroy enemy tanks. The engine power allows the M4 to travel across rough terrain to get to its destination. The only drawback in this action would be an unexpected encounter with another enemy trying the same manoeuvre, which would be an enemy tank class of equal to the M4 or lower so a good engagement against them could let the M4 continue its merry way.
-:'''Supporting'''<br>
+'''Supporting'''
 There are many instances on a War Thunder battlefield where two opposing tanks face off against each other on a corner of cover, waiting for the other to pop out so it can deal a crippling blow with its gun or waiting for the other to prematurely fire so it can advance unhindered to a prime firing location. The M4 748 (a) can alleviate this problem by giving the friendly tank additional support. In this scenario, go around the enemy through another angle while the teammate keeps the enemy busy. This way, the M4 can go around and prepare itself for a firing solution on the enemy tank. This will either end with 1) a successful out-manoeuvre and the M4 landing a shot on the enemy's side and weak point while it was preoccupied with the ally, or 2) the tank is forced to turn its attention to the M4, leaving allies able to advance and do the same to get on the enemy's side.
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 On a larger battle scale with multiple allies and enemies, work in cohesion with the others behind the front lines as the allies absorb most of the enemy shots, allowing the M4 to line a perfect shot on a spent enemy to land a penetrating shot into the hull and knocking out the crew. Always aim for a crippling or defeating blow so that the enemy tank will not be an immediate threat to the rest of the team while it repairs or replenishes.
-:'''Capturing the Objective'''<br>
+'''Capturing the Objective'''
 While not as fast as some of the lighter tanks at the BR, the M4 748 (a)'s upgraded mobility makes it usable as a vehicle to run towards the objective and capture the zone. It has the decent firepower and armour to handle enemy light tanks that are expected to also rush towards points, and so it could last for some time capturing and defending the zones. However, once heavier tanks and contemporary medium tanks start arriving in droves, it is recommended to start withdrawing from the position or else the M4 will be overwhelmed and destroyed at the first priority due to being an easy target, even if allies are present to support the M4 on the position.
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 '''Enemies worth noting:'''
-* [[M4A2]] / [[M4A4 (1st PTG)|A4]]: These Sherman tanks are widely used by over three nations that spread across both the Allied and the Axis side, so no matter which nation is being played they can be quite tough to destroy in the hands of a skilled tanker. Given the rather weak penetration of the short 75 mm M3 gun, their hull can be almost impossible to penetrate when angled, hull down or 300 metres away. For a M4A4, there are 2 apparent bulges on the upper front plate, a penetration through there is a guaranteed knock-out most of the times. But in case the opponent covers them up or when it's an M4A2, aim for the middle parts of the gun mantlet or the turret armor unprotected by the mantlet to try and disable their gun or penetrate and take out the turret crew. Note that their guns are equally weak against another Sherman, so wiggle around to disrupt their aim while reloading to allow a good chance of bouncing some shells.
+* [[M4A2]] / [[M4A4 (1st PTG)|A4]] - These Sherman tanks are widely used by over three nations that spread across both the Allied and the Axis side, so no matter which nation is being played they can be quite tough to destroy in the hands of a skilled tanker. Given the rather weak penetration of the short 75 mm M3 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 knock-out most of the times. But in case the opponent covers them up or when it's an M4A2, aim for the middle parts of the gun mantlet or the turret armour unprotected by the mantlet to try and disable their gun or penetrate and take out the turret crew. Note that their guns are equally weak against another Sherman, so wiggle around to disrupt their aim while reloading to allow a good chance of bouncing some shells.
-* [[Churchill Mk I]], [[Churchill Mk III]]: The Churchills, with their complex hulls and sturdy turrets, can be quite hard to penetrate at range. Manoeuvre as close to them as possible, the ideal distance being no more than 200 metres. If they are angling their hull but facing their turret towards the M4 748 (a), only go for the turret. For the Churchill Mk I s, aim at the near-vertical part of their rounded cheeks to ensure successful penetrations. For the Mk III, also aim for their flat turret which is at most 89 mm thick. The shell should go in easily and knock out most, if not all of the crew. Only when the Churchill's hull is facing towards the player without any angling should there be an attempt to shoot the hull, otherwise shoot the turret only, as their big tracks can easily get in front of the frontal hull and spoil a shot. The side hull have multiple layers of armour, some of which are weirdly angled and can absorb plenty of shells.
+* [[Churchill Mk I]], [[Churchill Mk III]] - The Churchills, with their complex hulls and sturdy turrets, can be quite hard to penetrate at range. 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 towards the M4 748 (a), only go for the turret. For the Churchill Mk I s, aim at the near-vertical part of their rounded cheeks to ensure successful penetrations. For the Mk III, also aim for their flat turret which is at most 89 mm thick. The shell should go in easily and knock out most, if not all of the crew. Only when the Churchill's hull is facing towards the player without any angling should there be an attempt to shoot the hull, otherwise shoot the turret only, as their big tracks can easily get in front of the frontal hull and spoil a shot. The side hull have multiple layers of armour, some of which are weirdly angled and can absorb plenty of shells.
 === Pros and cons ===
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 * Excellent gun depression of -10° plus the angled frontal turret allows it to utilise hills very well
-* Great penetration and post-penetration damage when using M61 shells; can frontally penetrate and one-shot most opponents like the [[T-34 (Family)|T-34,]] Crusader, [[M4]] and others
+* Great penetration and post-penetration damage when using M61 shells; can frontally penetrate and knock out most opponents with a single shot
 * Vertical stabiliser allows it to fire on the move, or, in a sudden encounter, fire before the enemy which is critical
 * Well angled frontal armour; when angling the hull it can deflect some low calibre / low-penetrating shells like the Stuarts' 37 mm, 75 mm M1, 76 mm F-34 / Zis-5 and others
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 * 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 knocked out by tanks like Achilles, [[M10 (Family)|M10]] 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
 * Trajectory is curved and velocity is low due to its short barrel, thus distant/moving targets are hard to shoot at
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 The American M4A2 medium tank is a variant of the M4 with a diesel engine. In April 1942, the first M4A2 prototype was tested, and the tank was put into production. The tank had a welded hull. A low-speed diesel engine gave the M4A2 good cross-country ability and a much larger maximum range than tanks with gasoline engines.
-A total of 8053 of these tanks were built. About 2000 of them were delivered to the Soviet Union under the Lend-Lease program.
+A total of 8053 of these tanks were built. About 2,000 of them were delivered to the Soviet Union under the Lend-Lease program.
 This vehicle was actively used in combat operations on the Eastern Front. Sometimes, entire tank battalions were made up of this tank.
-Captured serviceable tanks were used by the Wehrmacht as subdivision command vehicles and sometimes even full-fledged combat vehicles. Captured M4A2 tanks served with the self-propelled artillery regiment of the 14th Armored Division of the Wehrmacht and with the 15th Parachute Division of the Luftwaffe. Most of the tanks were marked with an Iron Cross to show they belonged to the German army. Some tanks were repainted to match the standard camouflage schemes of the German army. The armor protection of these tanks was often supplemented with spare treads.
+Captured serviceable tanks were used by the Wehrmacht as subdivision command vehicles and sometimes even full-fledged combat vehicles. Captured M4A2 tanks served with the self-propelled artillery regiment of the 14th Armored Division of the Wehrmacht and with the 15th Parachute Division of the Luftwaffe. Most of the tanks were marked with an Iron Cross to show they belonged to the German army. Some tanks were repainted to match the standard camouflage schemes of the German army. The armour protection of these tanks was often supplemented with spare treads.
 Captured M4-748 (a) tanks were used by German troops until the end of the war. The divisions of the Wehrmacht had several such tanks which survived until Germany surrendered.
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