M4A3E8 'Easy Eight' Sherman

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The M4A3E8 'Easy Eight' is a 'premium' medium tank available to the American Expeditionary Forces. Although it is largely overshadowed by vehicles such as the M4A3 and M26 Pershing, the Easy Eight is a somewhat well-rounded medium tank nonetheless.

Overview
The M4A3E8 is more or less the American equivalent to tanks such as the T-34-85 and Comet. Thanks to its mix of decent penetration, high rate of fire, and good accuracy, it has very potent anti-armor capabilities for its cost and is capable of effectively beating out comparable vehicles such as the I.K V/VI in most tank-on-tank engagements. That said, its poor anti-infantry abilities do limit its effectiveness in many situations, with vehicles such as the M4A3 and M26 Pershing being more suitable options for a more generalist vehicle.

Outside of that, there isn't all that much to say about this vehicle. Although it performs decently and can have its uses, it is almost always a better idea to double down on M4A3 spam or simply save up 20 more fuel to get an M26 Pershing, a vehicle that is superior to the M4A3E8 in almost every situation.

USMC Variant
The version of this vehicle available to the USMC Specialization features a specialized vehicle crew and has improved mobility.

Pros

 * Well rounded in most aspects when compared to similarly-priced vehicles
 * Decently affordable to produce
 * Is one of the best looking tanks ever designed (objective fact)

Cons

 * Almost entirely overshadowed by the M26 Pershing
 * Mediocre anti-infantry performance

Smoke Screen
30 Munitions; The onboard 2 '' Mortar fires a barrage of 4 smoke rounds at the target location, laying down a sizeable smoke-screen.

Crew Disembark

Causes the crew to disembark from the vehicle.

Pintle Mounted M2HB .50 Cal HMG
50 Munitions; Installs a .50 Caliber HMG on top of the turret, greatly improving anti-infantry capabilities.

Veterancy
Veterancy One

2020 XP: Unlocks the 'Radio Net' passive ability (+10% reload and +5 sight range for each nearby friendly tank; stacks up to 3 times).

Veterancy Two

3760 XP: +20% maximum speed; +20% acceleration; +20% hull rotation speed; +30% accuracy

Veterancy Three

7520 XP: +35% turret rotation speed; -20% reload.