Well, I feel like a real ditz for asking this but…[xx(][D)]
Did tracks break or wear out alot in WWII?
Im trying to figure out why all the tanks had some strapped to the turret or hull.
So, why did they carry the spare tracks (besides extra armor on the sherms[;)])
sorry i feel pretty embarressed for having to ask this, but it has been bugging me for a while.[D)]
not 100% sure, but i’m guessing its because if the tracks were blown off by mines, it could be replaced quickly. how they would lift the tank to do so is beyond me
Mine damage,or just broken parts could be replaced, now saying that you would only be able to repair small sections usually well enough to get in for repairs. If too bad you would go in on a hook or maint. would come out with needed parts YOU HOPE. you don’t lift a tank. you roll the track out front ,WW2 with sprockets up front would probably be rolled off the back. Either way the track is layed out repaired then using the sprocket rolled back on then hooked up.
Hope I didn’t confuse you.
If you can’t fix it you come in like this
Rebel,
No bad questions. Nothing to feel bad about.
They also acted as suplemental armor against small anti-tank weapons
Ted
A big (but not the main reason) for carrying a few extra track blocks on US Armor was thta sometimes you would chunk out the rubber on the track block where it met the road. This led to one hell of a vibration at high speed on the hard ball. You never wanted to be without a section of track, as, if you had mine damage those spare blocks could be the difference in keeping or losing your tank.
Steve
ok thanks, I hadnt thought about mines.