Forces of Liberty is a painting by Mark Karvon which was uploaded on December 26th, 2008.
Forces of Liberty
The M4 Sherman was the primary tank of allied forces in World War II. Originally equipped with a 75mm gun, the Sherman was a match for German armor... more
by Mark Karvon
Title
Forces of Liberty
Artist
Mark Karvon
Medium
Painting - Digital Painting
Description
The M4 Sherman was the primary tank of allied forces in World War II. Originally equipped with a 75mm gun, the Sherman was a match for German armor early in the war. Against the more advanced Tiger and Panther tanks however, the Sherman was outgunned. Late in the war, the Sherman was uprated with a larger and more powerful gun with the muzzle velocity to penetrate german armor. Still, it took real guts and steady nerves to take a Sherman into battle against a Panther or Tiger.
This depiction is of the late war versions of the Sherman; the M4A3E8 with the HVSS suspension and the 76mm gun. I added a couple of Mustangs making a low pass. The combination of air power and armor was unstoppable in 1945. Hence the title, "Forces of Liberty".
Uploaded
December 26th, 2008
Comments (6)
Andrew Gillette
Mark, great piece, and great description. Your realism brings the history to life! Also, the Sherman, (like the American soldier) was highly adaptable; wasn't it modified to cut through hedges in Normandy? It was this adaptability and ingenuity that helped win the war against the Germans.
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