The japanese type 97 tanks were no match for the m4 sherman tank or even the m7 priest 105mm hmc which many commanders peferred over the m4 because of its heavier firepower in fact this book could have been called m4 sherman m7 priest vs type 97 chi ha but i guess osprey wanted the better known sherman to get all of the attention. M4 sherman vs type 97 chi ha the pacific 1941 45 duel paperback common illustrated by richard chasemore by author steven j zaloga on amazoncom free shipping on qualifying offers features profile illustrations of the type 97 kai shinhoto chi ha and the m4a3 views showing the ammunition of both types. Amazonin buy m4 sherman vs type 97 chi ha the pacific 1945 duel book online at best prices in india on amazonin read m4 sherman vs type 97 chi ha the pacific 1945 duel book reviews author details and more at amazonin free delivery on qualified orders. Although us and japanese tank forces first clashed in 1941 it was on in 1944 that tank vs tank action became more common as both sides poured larger numbers of tanks into the combat zone these battles were a means of demonstrating each sides latest tank technology for the us the pinnacle of their tank machinery came in the form of the m4 sherman and for the japanese their most notable . The information and comparison between the sherman and the type 97 is clear and well presented the only portion of the book that comes up somewhat short is toward the end in the combat section where the battles are described mostly from an operational viewpoint rather than that of a duel between m4s and type 97s