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Jim Watson · February 25, 2019, 03:53 PM

I read somewhere recently, likely on Wikipedia, that the Sherman was not significantly more likely to brew up than a Mk IV panzer.
When they went to wet storage of ammunition, fires dropped way off, 60% from penetrating hits down to 15%.

February 25, 2019, 03:53 PM	#30
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,541	I read somewhere recently, likely on Wikipedia, that the Sherman was not significantly more likely to brew up than a Mk IV panzer. When they went to wet storage of ammunition, fires dropped way off, 60% from penetrating hits down to 15%.