Although having some level of shelter from the elements might make tank crews slightly more comfortable, they were not luxury machines.
Tank crews throughout the years have bemoaned the temperature of their tanks, too hot in summer and too cold in winter. This ‘Jumbo’ Sherman crew may have less walking to do than the infantry, but their freezing metal box is probably not much cozier.
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Although having some level of shelter from the elements might make tank crews slightly more comfortable, they were not luxury machines.
Tank crews throughout the years have bemoaned the temperature of their tanks, too hot in summer and too cold in winter. This ‘Jumbo’ Sherman crew may have less walking to do than the infantry, but their freezing metal box is probably not much cozier.
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