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Hobart's reputation as an armoured warfare specialist began in the pre-war era
But its hurried development prior to World War II also made it prone to mechanical failure
Yet at the same time
A detailed look at probably the most famous tank of the World War II
Osprey - Swimming Shermans: Sherman DD amphibious tank of World War II Tank Whippet Hobart's reputation as an armouredBy David Fletcher MBE David Fletcher examines the swimming Shermans, and their successes and tragic failures on the beaches of Normandy. The Sherman DD (Duplex Drive) tank was a brilliant innovation; the design and development of a tank that could float and even 'swim' in water was controversial. Each tank was enveloped in a waterproofed canvas screen, launched at sea from landing craft and then 'swam' to shore, where the screens were deflated,
