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A motor pool sergeant pitches a cheap weld-on armor kit—extra plate over ammo racks and the turret cheek—to stop side hits from cooking off Shermans. Command says no… until field trials and after-action reports prove his fix keeps crews alive. The “rejected” mod becomes templates, kits, and SOP—helping turn the M4 from “matchbox” to mission finisher.
What you’ll see


The problem: side penetrations + dry stowage catastrophes


The fix: cut plate + spare track as applique over weak zones


Shop flow: measure, tack, stitch-weld, stress check, paint


Results: angles/ranges where survivability jumps


Tradeoffs: added weight, bogie wear, transport limits


Standardization: from one motor pool to theater-wide kits (with wet stowage shift)


Chapters
00:00 Cold open — “Sir, give me 12 hours and a torch.”
02:18 Why Shermans were vulnerable (layout & shot traps)
06:05 The mechanic’s template and welding technique
10:40 Range tests & crew testimonials
15:12 Side effects: mobility, maintenance, fuel
19:00 Depot adoption: kits, training, QA
23:35 Legacy: why the M4 kept showing up and winning

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#WWII #ShermanTank #M4Sherman #FieldMods #AppliqueArmor #TankMaintenance #CombatEngineering #MilitaryHistory #ArmorVsFirepower #WorkshopWarfare #Logistics