A look at the Sherman VC Firefly which is basically a sidegrade of the American Sherman just with a British 17-pounder gun.

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The Chieftain: The 17-Pounder's Accuracy, and other things.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kM74wlQongo

The Chieftain: Inside the Chieftain's Hatch: Sherman VC “Firefly" part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYRFpe27SnA

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00:00 Intro
00:05 Differences Firefly & Regular Sherman
01:05 The Name & Designation
01:52 Origin
05:32 Firepower
08:24 Problems of the 17 Pounder
09:11 Accuracy
10:05 Ammo Count & Reloading Speed
12:13 Armor Protection
13:37 Mobility
14:08 Ergonomics
14:20 Normandy & Beyond
15:53 Summary

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