M26 Pershing
Heavy Tank
The M26 was the first US heavy tank to see extensive action, and was born of the realization that the Sherman was far outclassed. An excellent tank, it was not introduced to combat units until 1945, woefully late to help the thousands of US tankers killed as they fought across Europe in Shermans. It was armed with a 90mm high velocity stabilized gun, allowing it to fire accurately on the move. While not decisively powerful, it was strong enough to penetrate Panthers and usually Tigers at either close range or on a flank.
M26 Pershing from A World of US Tanks
Pershing in gun battle with Panther, from Death Traps.
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by Chris Shimp March 1, 2001