M4A1(76)W Sherman IIA was a standard late-war*
American model of Sherman tank, armed with 3in*
(76.2mm) gun with improved anti-tank capabilities*
comparing to older 75mm gun.*
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This variant was not used by the British in Western*
Europe, nevertheless Polish 1st Armoured Division*
was re-equipped with these tanks to replenish losses*
in November 1944. They were used in late-war combat*
in the Netherlands and Germany as the division's*
standard equipment (apart from Cromwell-equipped*
reconnaissance 10th Mounted Rifles Regiment).*
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_____________[description by PIBWL]*