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M26/M46 Pershing Tank 1943-1953

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: New Vanguard - Tanks - United States

Last Stocked on 8/25/2023

Product Info

Title
M26/M46 Pershing Tank 1943-1953
Publisher
Category
Author
Steven Zaloga
Publish Year
2000
Pages
48
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
558230711
MFG. Part #
OSPNVG035
Type
Softcover
Series
NVG35

Description

From the moment that the M4 Sherman had been matched against German Panther and Tiger tanks, the American tank crews had known that their vehicles were outclassed by the opposition. What was needed was a more powerful tank, more heavily armed and armored, that could take on the powerful German panzers on a more equal footing. Although it took time to develop by the latter months of the war numbers of M26 Pershing tanks were reaching the frontline US armored units. Well-armored and with a powerful 90mm gun, the Pershing was a match for any tank in the German order of battle.