WWII - 1945, Tank Testing M4 Sherman Tank Tractive Characteristics, Feb-Apr45

NOTE: FOR ORDERING See: www.footagefarm.co.uk or contact us at: Info@Footagefarm.co.uk WWII - 1945, Tank Testing M4 Sherman Tank Tractive Characteristics, Feb-Apr45 Title: To correct its poor tractive characteristics a T80EI track was modified....detachable grousers on the Medium Tank M4.... 07:12:24 Sherman tank tries to climb steep dirt slope towards camera. MCU near top spinning tracks. 07:13:28 Second attempt, again stops at top. Third attempt, again stops at top. 07:14:53 Title: ON a second trial avoiding the ruts on the slope the standard T80EI track again fails... 07:15:06 Tank up towards camera on ridges above ruts, to top & stops. 07:15:31 Title: The modified T80E1 track negotiates the slope easily. 07:15:37 Tank to top & over. 07:16:01 Title: Medium Tank M4 is successful but exhibits greater track slippage. GOOD CU in mud. 07:16:22 Title: In summary... Date of test, Feb-Apr45. WW2 USA Homefront Military Equipment Testing; NOTE: Sold at per reel rate. NOTE: FOR ORDERING See: www.footagefarm.co.uk or contact us at: Info@Footagefarm.co.uk