The M26 Pershing is a heavy tank, later designated as a medium tank, [nb 1] formerly used by the United States Army. It was used in the last months of World War II during the Invasion of Germany and extensively during the Korean War.

2016年12月8日 · The M26 Pershing was deployed rather late onto the battlefields of WWII, with the first 20 landing in the Belgian port of Antwerp in January 1945. These tanks would be the only Pershings to see combat in World War Two, spread between the 3rd and 9th Armored Divisions, part of the First Army.

The M26 Pershing was the the last World War Two American tank to enter service, after a very long development stretching from 1942 to 1944 (ww2 and Korea).

2019年5月2日 · The M26 Pershing was a heavy tank developed for the U.S. Army during World War II. Conceived as a replacement for the iconic M4 Sherman, the M26 suffered from an extended design and development process as well as political infighting among the U.S. Army's leadership. The M26 arrived in the final months of the conflict and proved effective ...

2020年7月7日 · During the fighting for the German city of Cologne on March 6, 1945, a T26E3 now designated the M26, of the 3rd Armored Division, destroyed a German Panther tank with three shots. This “tank-versus-tank” incident was captured on film by a U.S. Army Signal Corps cameraman and is often seen on television shows about the war in Europe.

On 31 May 1945, a cargo ship transported 12 M26 Pershing heavy tanks from the United States to Okinawa, Japan, but by the time they arrived, there was already little need for their service. When they were completely unloaded at 4 Aug, fighting on Okinawa had already ended.

Heavy U.S. Army tank first deployed in late World War II and later in Korea. History, development, service, specifications, statistics, pictures and 3D model. M26 Pershing Type: heavy tank. In summer 1944 the T261 had been re designated Heavy Tank T26E1.

2024年8月27日 · The M26 Pershing was the culmination of the T20 series of test vehicles. The T26 series was reclassed from medium to heavy tanks on June 29, 1944, but renamed as medium tanks in May 1946.

M26 Pershing tanks and crews of US 73rd Heavy Tank Battalion, Busan, Korea, circa mid- to late-1950 Soldiers of US 9th Infantry Regiment on a M26 Pershing tank, near the Nakdong River, Korea, 3 Sep 1950

Discover the M26 Pershing Tank, the unsung hero of World War II. Learn about its development, combat performance, and impact on the war effort. Explore its key features, including its powerful 90mm gun and advanced armor. Find out why this tank played a crucial role in Allied victories, yet remains largely overlooked in historical accounts.