The Full Auto Sherman Tank

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The French M4A1 FL10 is one of my favorite premium tanks in War Thunder. It's just a cast hull Sherman with an AMX-13 turret, but its fast reload and hard-hitting rounds make it a lot of fun to use. The lack of a stabilizer isn't great, but it's easy to work around. It's one of the better premiums Gaijin has added.
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The Full Auto Sherman Tank

[@roadhigher]

Any autoloading tank that allows for quick follow up shots are amazing, especially with all the volumetric BS happening nowadays where your shell can be eaten in its entierety by a coax machine gun and dissapear. Can you do a video on the IS-4M please?

[@SAM-flitz]

Bruh you said it . Lately when i try to shoot through a damn hay or a table my shot disapears and it pisses me off . I died 10 times like this today

[@mattseller148]

T95s copula ate my APHE still no idea how seeing as shooting the copula is the most effective way to kill T95s.

[@childofslaanesh1251]

my favorite is when you play something like the Sturer Emil or IS-2 and and a coax eats the shell

[@robertharris6092]

Iv had my french 100mm bounce on a kv220 upper hull from maybe 10 meters away at a marginal angle.

[@roadhigher]

@@jessegd6306 76mm Shermans reload ranges from 7.53 seconds stock to 5.9 seconds aced and experted crew and can go down a lot if your loader is dead or wounded. FL10 gets a flat 5 second reload even if your loader is dead with a very strong AP round.

[@rockdragon3]

2:57 fun fact i learned a while ago,gaijin has it so bombs that land on buildings (even far away ones at near ground level) seem to do top attack style damage even if it's through other buildings or the one it landed on so if you're in the He-111 or Pe-8, drop the bomb on the roof of a building and it will calculate damage through the roof armor instead of the side armor

[@8vantor8]

ah yes, because the Pe-8 needs to be able to kill things better, never mind the 5000kg bomb

[@youngmarineboi7254]

@@8vantor8 Lmao

[@theoneandonlyartyom]

im gonna drop a 5000kg bomb on a rooftop now

[@frost-cm2qn]

Pretty sure it was also a 2500kg bomb sooooooo...

[@Spaceman404.]

I recommend the Strv 42 Delat Torn, it is a bit of a meme but in a fun way. Having a 3.5 second reload with a gun with similar performance to the American 76 with twice the explosive mass is a hoot.

[@joona70747]

It's quite fun sometimes, I once got a 8 kill flank on Eastern Europe.

[@G-_Money]

I was just about to recommend that tank as well, the stock shell sucks but the apbche shell is amazing, plus the tank is quite quick.

[@othnielmcfarlane3612]

yesss, this is my fav tank in the swedish tt as of rn

[@DrKrail]

the stock grind on this thing is absolute scum

[@sya_7489]

Yea, in an ambush position it's ridiculously powerful, and current BR allowed it to consistently racked up 3+ kills due to tiger players and oblivious Germany mains in general, hell I managed to get 10+ kills with a *solid shot* by camping on B point and sniping every tank that tries to capture it, highly recommend

[@MegaJani]

4:20 He left Poland for Normandy, that Brummbär must've been really scary lmao

[@gabrielmartin270]

A funny thing is that 50 cals can pen the turret on most points, meaning you can ammorack it with mgs even some distance away

[@dcthoma3119]

Spookston, love the videos, I noticed you have never done a video on the t20 American premium! It sits at 6.0 and in my opinion has no right being that high, but it is still one I my favorites and it’s very capable of doing well.

[@editoron]

Yes, Its very good. I was able to make more 3 000 000 SL with it. Spookston should definitely make video on T20.

[@notafrosty2351]

It used to be better with a stabilizer right? Or was that the T25

[@heliogonzalezsanchez8227]

@@notafrosty2351 that was the T25, which should have 2 variants, one with stabilizer and one without

[@SailorIvo]

Do you write stories on instagram?

[@dcthoma3119]

@@SailorIvo Me? No I do not write anything of Instagram.

[@610Blackhawk]

3:48 Gaijin actually DOES model dual driver controls, but as far as I can remember it's only on a single vehicle (besides the S-Tanks), which is the Pbil m/40. If you hover the cursor over the rear facing driver in the x-ray view, it will say, "Machine gunner; Can drive the vehicle." However, that text doesn't show up on other vehicles with a rear facing driver like the 234 series or the EBR series.

[@PC-coolant-pipe-sucker]

Doesn't the AB41/43 get 2 drivers too?

[@Gryllssy]

I love this kind of video! Very casual, almost feels like a livestream, very authentic and genuine, with(no offense) little effort with some simple gameplay! Love to see more!

[@bluenightfury4365]

I much prefer these videos too, I can overlay my own music if I prefer to, people who play music in their videos kinda get me bleh.

[@CommissarWombat]

That boink sound effect at 0:51 caught me off guard. For a split second there, my brain made me think I just scored a kill on Command & Conquer: Renegade.

[@kevinjohnson8220]

As you probably know, the Egyptians used this M4 variant. However, they mainly used re-engined M4A4 hulls. It was a decent tank destroyer

[@scottishguy8148]

Too bad the crews were morons

[@accelerationquanta5816]

Those Egyptian-modified M4s even fought Israeli-modified M4s.

[@hangedman3834]

@@accelerationquanta5816 m4 on m4 crime

[@BloodFourBlood]

6:00 most accurate description. I had forgot the name but as soon as you said hydraulic i knew where you were going.

[@harby8988]

I love how if the shell clips the smallest thing it becomes a non pen. Very realistic!

[@snaketanker]

Volumetric makes it so that bullshit happens. I’ve had panthers bounce 105s on their unangled sides because it’s hit a part of the model that has pieces that overlap, and gaijin’s half baked code calculates the armor value to an impossibly high value when irl it would go right through. It’s like with the T-34 and tiger’s driver hatch being impenetrable. Gaijin can’t code for shit.

[@thealpaca8hay]

Are you able to play the AMX M4. It’s another French tank with an oscillating turret and an auto loader. It has quite good gun depression for a tank with an oscillating turret and is manoeuvrable for its weight.

[@tigerbesteverything]

And got an actual reverse some patch ago.

[@cobaltfoxpaw945]

Funny dog plays funny Sherman Also ayyyy he plays one of my favorite Shermans in the game

[@filmandfirearms]

The worst map layout by far has to be the Battle layout of Normandy. If you're on the west side, the enemy point is so close to their spawn that you will be marked on the map no matter where you sit

[@sarvanchino]

8:24 hell, it sent me down on nostalgia trip. I used to watch mythbusters that confirmed that you can, infact, extinguish yourself in water, but they deemed it almost useless, cause in most places you would just drown

[@bradleycombat7934]

these videos give me so much joy, thank you Spookston

[@shankewang5802]

2:39 True, I always bring 30~50% of ammo only and resupply if needed

[@webbwarrior1805]

YOOO Spookston, love the videos man! I definitely enjoy the longer vids. Keep it up!

[@ocathain-games]

When i use to play WT, this was always in my french lineups, that gun is no joke when you get a good hit.

[@no34]

You’re videos are always so good keep it up

[@SubX3r0]

That he-111 was a revenge killer 2:47

[@XForgottenxAngle]

The SAV 20.12 is honestly my favorite tank in the game would love to see a video from you on it!

[@marksman1734]

Seeing Mr. Spookston playing any tank with ease is jus pure orgasm. He just keeps killing things like there is no tomorrow.

[@jihost2589]

One of my all time favorite vehicles. A bit of smart positioning and you can carry a game with one of these.

[@kevinl4837]

I love these kinds of videos

[@Derivedwhale45]

My girl is both beautiful n a favorite here

[@dylanfinucane7193]

I also agree that this man’s girl is beautiful

[@Corbean05]

Bro what are you taking about nobody cares about your discord kitten

[@Ballistics_Computer]

@@dukeofbroccoli who is paying you to be a hater, oscillating turrets aren't THAT bad (They're not great either though)

[@ConnerV]

@@Ballistics_Computer I’m paying him, I love democracy.

[@Ballistics_Computer]

@@ConnerV sounds like an oligarchy to me, although I suppose here in the US it's just called lobbying

[@jackneel92]

Good video man, keep up the good work 🙌.

[@orestisvas7277]

Man you are getting all the jokes on point. good job

[@deeznoots6241]

3:45 yeah PZIVH’s have weirdly trolly armour, I’ve seen a teammate in one tank a Tigers shots for a good minute until I could repair and blast the tiger in my IS-1 while using the PZIVH as cover lmao

[@miatamarine1210]

This guy is indeed still available for purchase, I picked it up during the winter sale and have been having a blast with it.

[@CascadeFreak]

godfucking damnit, the starts of Spookston's videos sometimes, as well as the noises & memes...they're some of the few things that get an audible chuckle everytime i'm watching anything military-related (game or otherwise) If I was eating any faster today, i'd be in hospital

[@funnyguy3D]

good choice of background music

[@whitewhitemen1345]

Since Amx-10 RC is going to see some actions on the easter front, now it might be good idea to show how it plays in game.

[@Sturmgechu]

At 7:52 the KV-85 only has 60mm of armor on the sides that’s why it went through. On top of that there’s a section of the 60mm cut out to fit a round 40mm plate on both sides to fit the larger turret on the KV chassis. Yes, Wirbelwinds can and will kill you if they hit here.

[@superbrain3848]

reminds me when ive joined the beta for the French, played until then mostly exclusive russia, and it where a blast to have a gun that doesnt feel like a potato cannon (looking at you KV-1) while fighting anything with some armor.

[@nercksrule]

That opening to Blow Me Away will forever be stuck in my brain thanks to Halo 2.

[@williamolsson1248]

Spookston its 2023 not 2022 7:40

[@moldybrot2903]

Sup Spookston. Just want to say that the m4a1 fl10 is rather interesting and i would love to see a very similar vehicle in war thunder which is the m24 fl10, because im pretty sure they made one of those just like its reversed sibling that exists in the game, although the m24 fl10 was only a prototype unlike the amx13-m24. Also It would be awsome if you made a video on one of my personal favorites the type 60 sprg. Its quite fun on 6.7 especially because of the double tapping recoiless rifles, awsome mobility and rather goofy looks also the lineup around it being pretty usable. Anyways keep up the good work and im exited to see what we will see next.

[@connorross7349]

I love your videos, Keep up the great work, I would love to see the lowtier u.s.a lvt

[@saagiebawlz]

Sick vid brah

[@darkninjacorporation]

Imagine using bushes in unnatural and impossible placements to actually try and hide your vehicle. This comment brought to you by the “historically accurate bush type and placement looks cool” gang

[@BrockvsTV]

Thank you kind sir

[@Someone-wj1lf]

You should try out the AMX13 fl11 or ebr, they’re very fun

[@user-ky3ic4td4b]

Fun fact about the Sherman. Later models of the Sherman had dual driver controls suck as the A3 version along with that version also having commander controls that rotated the turret to assist the gunner with targeting. Note many late A1 and A2 Sherman’s came with the commanders control electronics due to it being a turret modification.

[@sturmuwus4962]

I bought is thing last year and legit grinded all the French techtree up to rank 4 to 5 were I think it's limit reaches.

[@zoger3717]

Love to see that you at least tried the Chi-ri suggestion from me, xd

[@theendercrystal]

i bought it yesterday and im in love with it

[@ted389]

Yay thanks for giving me the bestest tank in the world to play now I can play it and hopefully I don't die

[@ADeliberateTypo]

I love your little sound effect additions. Only addition I'd request, is when a tree or something falls on a tank, a small bonk sound would make it better. Like at 0:55, the lamp falls on you, bonk sound. Ez claps.

[@elijahshimbo544]

IS-2 (1944) could be a very fun tank to play. Downtiers to face 5.7 Germans are common. Love the new style of vids

[@mattyboy2386]

That Skyrim sneak edit was pretty good

[@boomdoomgyt]

I think a video on the Su 100y would be cool since I never see gameplay of it

[@Dorritosmoothie]

I was using this thing at 7.3 and it’s awesome even there

[@supadupagibus]

THANK YOU!!!

[@ragjr992]

I just got recommended this video 10 months after release. I'm subscribed and watched it 10 months ago

[@lord_o_muppet]

Kindly asking for a video on the avenger please spookston it's a lovely tank

[@okina0474]

Qf ram would be nice to see next

[@lexmen1089]

this is the one thing that if I see, I just focus till it dies. Everyone, and i mean everyone that uses this thing always get 6+ kills, on a good note it can easily die by anything above 12.7mm.

[@PsueidoEpic]

"Too bad your bushes didn't save you." -Best passive aggressive quote of the year already.

[@clonescope2433]

I just got this tank and it is pretty fun to play

[@excalibruh1380]

love how he just solo defends and decaps a point at the start only to get cas'd

[@ConnerV]

Funni fast loading French thang

[@mokaso]

Hands down my favorite Sherman

[@tfk_001]

I love bringing YaG 10k into high BRs, it's literally big gun on a milk truck its just fun

[@CaptainCutlerCat]

Love the video! Could you play the M50 Ontoes?

[@iMoD190]

I was so sad that I missed out on this is the first time around, that it put me off of playing the entire french tech tree until it was made available again.

[@abitofapickle6255]

Another fantastic Sherman variant.

[@phoenixtm1537]

awesome vid spookston. have u a=ever noticed american heavies (t34,t30,t29,t26etc) shoot panthers on the cheek sometimes cus they played the 76? just something i see a lot even though they can pen the body of the panther for a straight kill

[@hyenalingo]

X rifle chambered in X caliber is the small arms equivalent of X tank hull with X tank turret

[@Ghent_Halcyon]

Love the fact that the T-34 hatches are such and old issue and they still haven’t fixed it.

[@RekyRiddles62]

The m-51 is practically a Tiger and panther slayer

[@nooblangpoo]

Just got this thing last 2 weeks and I managed to bottom out 23 shells in 1 life + 10 more from a point. It slaps and it autoloads. The only issue is that it needs the other AP round. Also most players are either at high tier or grinding planes this event, since its quite easier than trying to commit mental sudoku while playing tanks. Also, a video on the Sub-2, Japan's R3, please.

[@liveperkins77]

Great vid. Can you do the SU100Y?

[@leahmarvel4033]

I like how spook dies to cas and is just like, "okay".

[@Necroes]

Could you do a video on the AMD.35? I think it's easily the best low-tier French tank, and as fast as it is I think it could be quite entertaining watching you use that speed to fight at higher BR with it.

[@VaciliNikoMavich]

Excellent video! Would it be possible to do the QF 3.7 Ram?

[@AyedYoutube]

7:39 it’s already 2023, Spookston

[@captainkrazee7726]

“Who is the schmuck on C? Oh, multiple schmucks!” - Spookston 2023

[@adamkopinski4488]

Good video like always. Can you play the Ru or German patton on 7.0

[@Eswardor]

Best Tank EVER. Only got it cuz i loved it in World of Tanks Blitz, and here its even BETTER

[@8kokorika8]

You and Bo both uploading fl10? Sign me up.

[@Fizozz]

nothing will ever change just how cursed that is

[@willardijatmiko1054]

This tank reminds me of the EBR back when it was 4.7

[@HEATSEEKR]

Rooikat MTTD please. As far as I can tell they're a pretty rare site, not to mention the Rooikat 105 kinda pushes people away from it with it's better round. HOWEVER, that autoloader is pretty sweet imo. Personally very glad I grinded the MTTD and hope you would enjoy it as well.

[@majorpark]

I love this tank. Could you play the C2A1?

[@mochidog1515]

Get better spookston, hope the surgery goes well!

[@TheUwUNebro]

Another French, that would be nice to see is the AMX 50 Surbaisse, it would be very interesting to see how you put it into action.

[@idkanymore5239]

truly one of the The Full Auto Sherman Tank momentos of all time

[@bradendudley1722]

Loved the video, please play the warrior

[@radekbabinec8989]

Would like you to see you play the M-51. Haven't seen you play it and I am interested to hear your opinion on it.

[@CT-1902]

"Too bad your bushes didn't save you" absolutely clown them. No Mercy

[@RMI-do8bq]

Command & Conquer soundtrack 👌👌

[@251spartan]

Could you do a TAM and/or TAM2C video?, love your videos, they are great!!

[@Mr_churchill]

I like your content keep it up ;)

[@Sp8d3s]

Any chance of you covering more from the French tech tree in the future? Either of the ARL-44's or ELC bis could make for interesting videos

[@fraservickers1257]

He's done one on the ELC bis

[@cheesuschrist5017]

He did one on the ELC Bis already. As for the ARL, I’m not sure.

[@superburrito9797]

​@@cheesuschrist5017 the 90mm Baguette launcher needs some love

[@warlover22.]

I love that tank

[@andrewmacias-brown1818]

I got two nukes yesterday in the CV90105. You gotta play that tank it’s insane.

[@JSON689]

seems like sub-calibur ammo can't pen map objects but full-calibur ammo still working fine

[@gipsydangeramericasmonster9632]

So, i’m using the m4a1 and i’m still learning the best spots to shoot each tank to guarantee an insta kill. So far the only tank i consistently know to kill is the arl-44, and the best spot to shoot that is the back of the turret where the ammo is kept. I’m sure there’s multiple, but that’s the only insta kill shot i know for that.