Vierville-sur-Mer in Calvados, Normandy, France — Western Europe
Le Char M4 A4 Sherman
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The M4 A4 Sherman Tank
Photographed by James Hulse, June 4, 2025
1. Le Char M4 A4 Sherman / The M4 A4 Sherman Tank Marker
Ce type de char fût produit dès juin 1942 jusqu'en août 1943 en 7499 exemplaires pour remplacer le M3 jugé dépassé face à la puissance et à l'efficacité des chars allemands. Il existe différentes versions du Sherman mais la base du chassis est toujours la même ce qui permet de l'utiliser sur plusieurs terrains d'opération puisqu'il a été transformé en char bulldozer, anti-mines ou bien amphibie. Le Sherman M4A4 fût utilisé par l'armée britannique, canadienne et même française ! Malheureusement la légèreté de son blindage en fait une cible de choix pour les chars Tigres allemands. En effet, on estime qu'un har Tigre valait cinq Sherman. Le modèle exposé devant vous, provient du Musée des Blindé de Saumur.
Fiche technique :
• Longueur : 6,06 m
• Largeur : 2,62 m
• Hauteur : 2,74 m
• Poids : 31 600 kg
• Vitesse maximale : 40 km/h
• Consommation : 452 I au 100
• Autonomie : 160 km
• Moteurs : moteur à essence de 6 cylindres Multibank Chrysler A 57
• Equipage : 5 personnes : 1 chef de char, un pilote, 1 co- pilote et mitrailleur, 1 opérateur radio et chargeur
• Armement principal
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This type of tank was produced from June 1942 until August 1943 in 7499 copies to replace the M3 considered outdated in the face of the power and efficiency of German tanks. There are different versions of the Sherman, but the base of the chassis is always the same, which allows it to be used in several fields of operation since it has been transformed into a bulldozer, anti-mine or amphibious tank. The Sherman M4A4 was used by the British, Canadian and even French army! Unfortunately the lightness of its armor makes it a prime target for German Tiger tanks. Indeed, it is estimated that a Tiger tank was worth five Shermans. The model displayed in front of you comes from the Musée des Blindé in Saumur.
Technical sheet:
• Length: 6,06 m
• Width: 2,62 m
• Height: 2,74 m
• Weight: 31 600 kg
• Operational range: 160 km
• Consommation : 452L/100 km
• Maxiamal speed: 40km/h
• Engine: Chrysler A57 multibank gasoline
• Crew: 5 (commander, gunner, loader, driver, assistant driver)
• Main armament: 75mm gun
Erected by DDay Omaha Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is
Photographed by James Hulse, June 4, 2025
2. Le Char M4 A4 Sherman / The M4 A4 Sherman Tank Marker
Location. 49° 22.518′ N, 0° 54.511′ W. Marker is in Vierville-sur-Mer, Normandie (Normandy), in Calvados. It is at the intersection of Rue de la Hérode and Rte de Grandcamp, on the right when traveling north on Rue de la Hérode. The marker is located on the grounds of the D-Day Omaha Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Rue de la Hérode, Vierville-sur-Mer, Normandie 14710, France. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Le char Austerlitz / The Austerlitz tank (here, next to this marker); Les canons du Chacal / Guns of the French destroyer Le Chacal (a few steps from this marker); La Cloche / The Bell (a few steps from this marker); Bulldozer Caterpillar (within shouting
Photographed by James Hulse, June 4, 2025
3. Le Char M4 A4 Sherman / The M4 A4 Sherman Tank Marker
A closeup view of the damage that occupied during the war.
Photographed by James Hulse, June 4, 2025
4. Le Char M4 A4 Sherman / The M4 A4 Sherman Tank Marker
The view of the tank outside the DDay Omaha Museum.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 94 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 28, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
