- http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2713180
- http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2713180/faq : Q: How could a single Tiger tank do so much damage to the Shermans? A: …
The Sherman tank was used by the Allies in every theatre of World War 2 and was famed for its’ speed, manouverability, reliability and ease of mass production. However its’ 75/76mm gun was generally incapable of penetrating the main armour of its’ German counterparts, the Panther and Tiger. By contrast the Panther’s 75mm and especially the Tiger’s 88mm could easily defeat the Sherman’s armoured protection as could German infantry anti-tank weapons. The Sherman’s high profile also made it comparatively easy to spot and its’ use of a petrol engine gave it an unfortunate propensity to burst into flames when hit. British and Canadian troops nicknamed them ‘Ronsons’ due to this fact in reference to a brand of cigarette lighters guaranteed to ‘Light every time’. The Germans rather more bluntly referred to them as ‘Tommy cookers’.
I honestly recommend this film – not really as entertainment, but still.
