Captured M4A2 Sherman for SS Freiwilligen

I would like to suggest adding the ability to get a captured 75mm M4A2 Sherman to the Iron Will doctrine. The soviets were given the M4A2 as part of the lend lease program, and some were captured by the Germans. The Sherman was far more loved than the T-34, as it was far more comfortable and spacious. It would be a wonderful addition in the fight to stem the red tide, and wouldn’t have to receive any special features. The most it could receive is perhaps a commander upgrade.

My plan for munitions used by the tank is simple. It will not have an HE shell swap, as the shells were in short supply (Germany didn’t have access to a vast quantity of these shells), but will use a timed ability, to simulate the conservation of their scarce munitions. It will be the 75mm variant of course, as anything larger would be overpowered.

I suggest this as the 75mm M4A2 would trade some armor (the T-34 has 90mm, the sherman has less than this) for more gun penetration (86mm penetration, compared to the T-34’s 76mm of penetration). The T-34 has a less difficult time penetrating the Sherman frontally, but the Sherman has a better chance of penetrating the T-34 frontally. A T-34 duel can pretty much go on forever, as they have less of a chance of penetrating each other.

This would give Iron Will a little more variety, since they only have 3 vehicles available in tier 2 : T-34’s, SU-76’s (3), and a Panzer II (1). The three all have less than 90mm of penetration on their guns, the SU-76 has more penetration than the T-34, but far less armor (can be killed by a .50 caliber MG)

The Sherman should also have a similar or slightly longer build time, as it has a bit more power behind it, and can shoot better on the move.

• This topic was modified 5 years, 3 months ago by BWChief.