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Report a Mistake- Object Number 19990009-001
- Event 1939-1945 Second World War
- Affiliation --
- Artist / Maker / Manufacturer --
- Date Made 1970 or earlier
- Place of Use Continent - North America, Country - Canada
- Category Distribution and transportation artifacts
- Sub-category Land transportation, motorized
- Department Arms and Technology
- Museum CWM
- Earliest 1870/01/01
- Latest 1970/12/31
- Brand Name / Model Sherman M4A2E8
- Branch Armoured Corps
- Service Component Canadian Army
- Unit Governor General's Horse Guards
- Measurements Height 297.0 cm, Length 754.0 cm, Width 300.0 cm
- Caption Sherman
- Additional Information The rugged, reliable Sherman, an American design, was Canada's standard tank in the last years of the Second World War and in Korea. The Sherman remained in service with Reserve units until the 1960s. This M4A2E8 has heavier armour, a larger gun, and wider tracks than earlier models.