The tanks had been supplied in a hurry from the US, which had removed them from their own army units. They were then hastily modified to meet British military requirements and for desert and hot-weather conditions, such as the addition of sandshields over the tracks. Over 250 of these US-supplied Shermans, which were divided among 12 regiments, participated in the battle.
The tanks were hastily procured from the US, which removed them from their own army units. They were subsequently modified to meet British military specifications and for desert and hot-weather conditions, such as adding sand shields over the tracks. Over 250 of these US-supplied Shermans, which were distributed among 12 regiments, participated in the battle.