M4A3E8(76)W "Easy Eight" Sherman
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M4A3E8(76)W "Easy Eight" Sherman is updated to version Beta Two. |
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| Placement | ||
| Faction | American | |
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| Doctrine | Armor | |
| Tree | Any | |
| Attributes | ||
| Health | 636 | |
| Targeting | ||
| Target Type | armour_sherman | |
| Rear Armor | true | |
| Vision | ||
| Sight | 35 | |
| Detection | 0/0 | |
| Speed | ||
| Max Speed | 5.2 | |
| Acceleration | 1.6 | |
| Deceleration | 4 | |
| Rotation | 35 | |
| Crush | ||
| Crush Mode | crush_medium | |
| Human Crush | true | |
| Upgrades | ||
 Defensive Smoke Screen
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| Tank Commander | ||
| Abilities | ||
| Vehicle Cover | ||
 Sherman Smoke Shell
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| Weapons | ||
 3in Tank Destroyer
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| 30 Cal Coaxial MG
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| 30 Cal Hull MG
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| American | M4A3E8(76)W "Easy Eight" Sherman Veterancy | ||||
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 | 10% increase to top speed & 10% increase to acceleration. | 30 |  Level 1
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| 15% increase to penetration. | 75 |  Level 2
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| 20% reduction to received damage. | 188 |  Level 3
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| Known Unit (Custom Name) | 376 |  Level 4
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| Feared Unit (Custom Skin) | 564 |  Level 5
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The M4A3E8(76)W "Easy Eight" Sherman was an experiment version of the M4A3 Sherman, which saw service in World War Two.
In OMG the Easy Eight is easily the most versatile and lethal tank in the Allied arsenal. Mounting the same 3" gun as the M10 Tank Destroyer, the "Easy Eight" can wipe the floor with Axis medium tanks and can inflict severe damages to heavy tanks by hitting them on their flanks. The .50 Cal and Smoke upgrade can improve its effectiveness against infantry although the rarity and cost of the unit means few commanders will risk it in prolong fights with German anti-tank weapons.
History
The M4A3 was the first to be factory-produced with the new HVSS (horizontal volute spring suspension) suspension with wider tracks for lower ground pressure, and the smooth ride of the HVSS with its experimental E8 designation led to the nickname Easy Eight for Shermans so equipped. Because of this improved suspension system they could add more armor.
Tactics & Tips
- In OMG this tank has a M10 Tank Destroyer main gun making it great for attacking Axis medium armor.
- It isn't ideal at engaging Axis infantry.
- You can equip a 50 caliber machine gun can help fight infantry.
- Since it doesn't have the speed of a M10 Tank Destroyer it has a harder time circle strafing Axis heavy armor.
Statistic Changes
OMG gave the main gun of the Easy Eight a .9 penetration modifier versus Stug armor from .6 in regular Company of Heroes. This was done so it would better fit its role and because it can not circle strafe this unit like the M10 Tank Destroyer.
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