The M4A3E2 tank, or as it's nicknamed, Dumbo.
The combat vehicle weighs nearly 40 tons, almost 10 tons heavier than the basic model. It uses horizontal spring balance suspension (HVSS) and all road wheels need to be replaced every 80 kilometers.
Looking at it this way, it really has the feel of a Tiger!
However, within the logistics system of the US military, this is not a big deal (it's like the military is losing its lives).
The basic Sherman 88mm cannon could take down an enemy with a single shot, earning it the nickname "Ronson's Lighter." But Dumbo could withstand an 88mm cannon shot head-on.
The production volume that year was indeed low; not counting the four prototypes, only a little over 250 were produced in total.
See? Just this one feature alone makes it a top investment and collectible item.
Only eight of these vehicles survived the war and their whereabouts are known (museums, private collectors).
However, they died before the war ended, and the wreckage scattered throughout the western front numbered at least a hundred.
This also became Xia Yu's opportunity; the actual cost of the two containers was lower than his budget.
Once everything is ready and the museum officially opens, it can regularly host limited-time battlefield-themed dramas featuring the M4 Dumbo versus the No. 6 Tiger.
Imagine two "fat guys" frantically exchanging fire with empty cannons, only to end up scratching each other – that would be hilarious.
Because using live ammunition would have the same effect; neither side could break through the other's defenses.
[Project: m4a3e276mm Modification]
Completeness: 71.3% (Ready for repair)
Xia Yu still did not choose to prepare the containers and continued to operate the remaining containers.
Most of them were various supplies he purchased; he would pick out the useful ones and take some back, and throw the rest into the warehouse.
If needed, just send Domi on a trip. He usually doesn't come here unless the tank wreckage arrives at the port.
We arrived back in Bogo Village just in time for lunch. A few stir-fries and a soup made for a pretty good meal.
This is life; the fatigue accumulated on the battlefield gradually eases.
The dry season has arrived, and Xia Yu, having eaten and drunk his fill, lies in the main room of his indigenous villa.
A mosquito net and a domestically made bamboo rattan chair, with the sea breeze blowing – it couldn't be more pleasant.
Add to that the white noise of distant insects chirping, and it feels like stepping back into childhood.
Dreams always end, and by the time the lunch break was over, CV33 in Garage 1 was ready.
Xia Yu directly arranged a desert camouflage. Although Little Dot was brutally beaten by the British army in North Africa back then, he seems to be able to withstand an RPG shot in Central Africa.
It's awkward, but thankfully these are museum pieces anyway; how could we possibly use these old World War II artifacts in actual combat?
To be fair, its off-road capability is quite strong, and I've heard it works very well in the mountainous environment of Ethiopia.
There probably weren't any mountain cable cars during World War II!
After taking it for a test drive, Xia Yu felt like he was driving a bumper car.
"Boss, where did you get such a small tank? It would match your little excavator perfectly."
Hans was like a cat; he came over as soon as he heard the engine.
"Get in the car, let's go to the back and fire a couple of shots."
Xia Yu instructed his gunners to work overtime, and someone was happy to do so.
"You control the bullets yourself, and figure out how to operate them yourself."
Before he could even settle into his seat, Hans had already taken on a whole bunch of jobs.
This Madsen cannon is said to be 20mm caliber, but it is actually only 19.72mm.
Strictly speaking, it can only be considered a large machine gun, but fortunately it is still quite effective against infantry.
The scene in the movie "Saving Private Ryan" where Oerlikon's 20mm machine gun fires at people caused viewers physical discomfort.
The distance was still too close. When they were fighting in their Marder infantry fighting vehicles, they were basically at a range of more than 500 meters to provide fire coverage, and the smoke helped to blur the lines.
"It's all Italian, this car is Italian, I should have guessed, isn't this a CV33!"
The study of the loading process revealed some details that finally awakened Hans's meager knowledge of World War II weapons.
Aside from tigers and leopards, he was unaware of much of his own country's equipment, let alone the ever-changing Italians.
"Boss, why did you get a CV33? It's in such good condition, it must have been expensive!"
Players who have the money to collect World War II equipment are all wealthy.
Those who are in good condition and can start the car are the richest of the rich.
"It's alright. I plan to develop some new businesses for the company, such as building a World War II-themed tank museum."
As Xia Yu drove, he described his business plan to employee number 002.
"That's not cheap. A single StuG III assault gun costs 500,000, not to mention the already limited number of StuG V and StuG VI."
Hans finally managed to load the bullet, but he seemed skeptical of Xia Yu's business plan.
"Can I get my hands on numbers five and six?"
Xia Yu countered with a question.
There's no other reason than that he really does have it.
"If your museum were even half as good as this CV33, I guarantee that a huge number of people from Europe would fly over to visit it."
Luxury cars can't compare to the thrill of a war machine. Although the driving experience is far inferior, the key is the nostalgia!
Nostalgia is the most profitable business in the world, and Xia Yu never imagined that he would one day be selling nostalgia.
However, to attract domestic tourists, it would be even more effective to bring in some Type 92 light machine guns, Type 92 heavy machine guns, and the Italian Type 75 cannon.
Familiarity is best, as it lowers the barrier to entry for taking a shot.
"Boss, if the museum is really built, can I go work there after I retire?"
Hans thinks highly of Xia Yu, believing he can work for him until retirement, and even after retirement, he wants to switch to a second-tier position.
"I'll try my best, and also, prepare for the attack."
At Xia Yu's command, Hans immediately went into battle mode.
Thump~ Thump~ Thump~
Three shots were fired, and the sound was quite different from that of a modern machine gun.
Yes, the sounds of World War II.
The first shot was very accurate, the second shot was a bit off, and the third shot completely missed the target.
This is also different from modern machine guns; the dispersion of rapid fire is too large, and the rate of fire is also relatively slow.
It's not the Italians' fault; this Medel cannon was made in Italy. I don't know why they didn't use Rheinmetall.
Considering the timing of this model's release, perhaps it was around that time that they were planning to switch sides.
It's terrifying to think about; you really need a magnifying glass to read history.
After firing fifty shells, the two returned to the parking lot and ran into Zhu Zi, who had just finished school.
"Zhu Zi, come help me wipe the car. Dad will teach you how to drive a tank tomorrow."
Kolon had always dreamed of driving a tank, so he came here eagerly, even though the tank was a little different from what he had imagined.
Don't look down on the CV-33; once you get it right, you can upgrade to a Tiger.
As a trusted comrade, Zhu Zi's driving talent is not as good as Domi's, but even a lot of motorcycle experience can produce an ace driver.
Xia Yu's idea was to let Zhu Zi take charge of the museum; you can't expect tourists to start a World War II music box themselves.
"Winding it up" – the driving and loading all require staff to do it; tourists are only responsible for the thrill of the moment it's fired and the emptiness after their credit cards are charged.
Xia Yu is training employees in this area, but they are still lacking a leader.
As the boss's godson, Ke Long is well-suited for this position.
Sofia and her son are the link between Xia Yu and Boge Village. It's better to be a little more nepotistic when the company is just starting out.
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