Firefly tank

[David Dunlop]

Knowing nothing about tank maintenance, but a bit about UC's, I will just toss this out for review.

Would a brand new Sherman require a break in period for it's tracks, like a new Carrier does, necessitating removal of one or more links to maintain correct tension?

Earlier in this thread it was mentioned the regiment had only just received new equipment shortly before embarking for Normandy. Perhaps they needed to break in the new track as quickly as possible before going into action and if that was their priority, it would also support the lack of markings being applied to them: time spent being painted up was time lost for crews to get used to the new equipment.

David