TIPS ON HOW TO WIN THE WAR WITH THE M4.

     When first playing the game, it's a good idea to keep a low profile.
 Stay on side roads, go around towns, run if you see anything that looks like
a tank.  Try to make it to the beginning objectives without getting any of
your crew killed.  This will increase their rating, and increase your chances
of simply surviving a few days.
     Once familiar with spotting enemies, using your men as your eyes, you
should begin to become a nuisance to the Germans.  For example, when entering
a sector, do the following: Ask your men what they see ( an experienced
crewman will give an experienced response, while crewmen new to battle can't
identify anything).  Next, go to your binoculars, and identify  the biggest
threat. Tigers and Panzers should be the first to take out, regardless of
their distance or position. Give the command for full hull down to the
driver. This gives you a much better chance of surviving the imminent
shelling your tank will receive.
     At this point, you are on the offensive.  The Germans have not spotted
you, and your main gun should be trained on the deadliest target with the
correct ammo (HE for field guns, trucks, and troops; AP for tanks of any
size).  Fire your shell, and wait for your crew's response.  They will tell
you where to position your gun, if necessary, and if your shell damaged
anything.  A good gunner can acquire a target in three shots (one for
horizontal turret movement, the next for vertical gun movement...too short or
too long, and finally a hit).
      Being able to react quickly when first entering a sector is very
important.  Don't be afraid to commit; retreating takes valuable time.  Some
sectors give the Germans better cover, and it may be hard to see where they
are.  If this is the case, use your white phosphor shells and follow their
muzzle flashes.  This tactic will also cut down your chances of being hit.  
     When supplies come, load up as much AP as possible, a stubborn Tiger
needs many shells to be destroyed.  Targets that can be killed with HE's can
also be killed with your machine gun.  After acquiring any HE susceptible
target, use the machine gun with short spurts.  This will conserve shells,
should supplies ever be cut from you.
     This scenario of you clearing sectors and making objectives is a small
part to a much larger campaign.  The adept M4 commander will receive more
supplies, larger calibre guns, superior shells and armament for his men and
tank.  By taking major roads and blasting through cities, you will not only
make it to your objectives faster, but will be giving your crew valuable
experience.
      Having these skill mastered, it's now a question of how quick you
destroy the enemy, and making it to your objective on time.  To destroy the
Germans, enter a sector, evaluate the situation, and react.  Some may wish to
play conservatively and depend on artillery and recon to stay alive. 
