SD:M4A1 Rhino

 is a United States Tank unit available to the 2nd Infantry division in phase C. It is a specially modified Sherman tank for operations in the Normandy bocage. In the game, this translates to improved frontal armour - indeed, the Rhino is the most well armoured Sherman tank in the game (save for the Jumbo), its frontal armour being on par with the Tiger I. Unfortunately, its 75mm gun proves rather disappointing for a phase C tank and firepower will have to come from elsewhere.

Strategy

 * Despite its misleading characteristics, the Rhino can NOT cut through hedgerow terrain. It acts as any other tank.
 * The Rhino is well enough armoured to withstand (some) hits from Marder s, Jagdpanzer IV s and Pak 40 s, though penetration chances float around 0 - 8%. Unfortunately, the Rhino lacks the punch needed to deal with most phase C adversaries and is usually outranged, outclassed in firepower or both.
 * The Rhino is best used in concert with other units who provided the firepower needed while the Rhino tanks (try to) soak up hits. Artillery, available in plentiful amounts to the division, also helps against enemy units.