What is a Sherman Easy 8?

This Sherman M4A2E8 was the mechanical star of the 2014 film ‘Fury’. A2 indicates that the vehicle is fitted with the General Motors 6046 12-cylinder twin in-line engine. E8 means it is fitted with the Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension, abbreviated as HVSS and nicknamed the ‘Easy Eight’ suspension.

When was the M4A3E8 introduced?

A total of 11,424 vehicles with the improved HVSS suspension were produced by Fisher Tank Arsenal and Detroit Tank Arsenal from June 1942 through March 1945. The vehicle is also known as M4A3(76)W. It took part in many after-war conflicts up to the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.

Was the Sherman a bad tank?

The Sherman M4 medium tank proved to be both a “death trap” for American soldiers and a poor defense against German tanks. However, its use by almost all of the Allied Forces was crucial to their ultimate success in WWII.

Who is the composer of bridge of light?

Bridge of Light (song) The song was written by Pink and long-time collaborator Billy Mann and serves as the theme song to the 2011 film Happy Feet Two. The song was a moderate success and became a top 10 hit in Austria, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland, but failed to chart high in other countries due to minimal promotion.

What’s the name of the light display on the Bay Bridge?

The Bay Lights was conceived as a temporary light sculpture and installation to celebrate the 75 th anniversary of the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge in 2013. It proved to be so popular, it was re-installed as a permanent display in 2016. It was designed by artist Leo Villarreal (the winning designer of the London Illuminated River project).

When did bridge of light by Pink come out?

“Bridge of Light” is a song by American singer-songwriter Pink. It was released on December 2, 2011 by Sony Music.

Is the Albert Bridge illuminated at night in London?

The impressively-intricate Albert Bridge illuminated at night. Not to be outdone by New York and other world capitals, the city of London is launching its own Illuminated River project, which will install a kinetic light show across all of central London’s bridges.