to peek 'up' some as a means to look out around the tank. Side-note keep in mind that the Hatch on the Cupola for the Easy 8 is bowed up, allowing the T.C. (They focus on the co-drives view point more than the rest of the crew btw.)Īs for the Scopes getting damaged thing, yes I expect that, but why would you put them in even more danger in the first place? it's good to be able to replace them, but it's better not to -have- to on a constant basis if that makes sense? Keep in mind keeping scopes -close- to the hull is a rather standardized appoarch by about.everyone to my knowledge. #M4 sherman commander copoula movieHave you seen the movie yet? If you haven't do try to not pass judgements about something you know not. Edited Novemby Sakuzhiīy that logic having a scope sticking on the Shermans hatch is the worst idea, and those front looking periscopes on the easy 8 would be useless pretty fast.the fact is tanks carried spares that can be replaced during a firefight, it wasnt such a big deal.Īnd btw Furys scenes from inside the tank were filmed with a fake hull for filming i seriously doubt it portrays the view correctly, considering all the clutter on the way of the shallow cupola. In no world does the Panther have better vision for it's crew than an Easy 8. Otto Carius strikes again with his words of wisdom by means of Tigers in the Mud.good book, highly suggest reading it.Īlso I'd like to mention that the Movie Fury does show quite well how good of vision a Easy 8 Sherman has while looking through the 'scopes', it's one of the things the Movie does fairly well.Ĭount the scopes (there is one on the Co-drivers hatch it's just out of the picture). That Cupola got many Tiger T.C.s head blown off it's a massive weakspot to have it raised at all which is why it's so low. The reason why the cupolas are so shallow is this. The issue is for some reason those cupolas were damn shallow, same as the periscopes.never understood why, half of the stuff on the turret roof blocks the view. You want to show an easy 8.those had far better vision. Thats a normal Sherman cupola with one commanders periscope on the hatch. The commander had a degree/hour ring that stayed aligned with the hull all the time in his small cupola, and the gunner had a clock like instrument showing him the turret position to the hull, so aligning the gun via commanders order was easy. There was no guesswork )s its very well made and explained in the game Red Orchestra, where you have the Panzer 4 F2.Īnd if the gunner has to look for the target with the periscope, in effect, means the commander is not doing his job properly. If I hear you complain about situational awareness one more time, I will slap you. Sherman commander: Yes, this is why you should be helluva glad you have your own periscope. Sherman commander: When I commanded a 75mm Sherman before this here E8, most German tanks usually had no issues seeing us at these angles. Sherman commander: Yeah, you were a bit suicidal. Sherman driver: Hehe, did you see that boss? Gunner: PANTHER TURRETS DON'T TURN FAST YOU KNOWĬommander: GODDAMMIT I GIVE UP LET'S GET OUT OF THE TANK. Gunner: Yeah yeah, like I will fall for that.Ĭommander: No seriously it's the Sherman! Gunner: Dammit how did an imbecile like you get the commander's seat? OH LOOK AT OUR 7 O'CLOCKĬommander: It's a cute little bunny rabbit!Ĭommander: No worries, I won't ge- OH WATCH OUT AT YOUR 2 O'CLOCKĬommander: I was talking about the spider. Gunner: Wouldn't it be easier if I had periscopes?Ĭommander: Don't be silly, I can be your eyes. Commander: Hey I saw him again at our 11.Ĭommander: Wait, nein, that was one of our guys.
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