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During WWII, the M26 Pershing gave a good account of itself, being the only American tank that could reliably knock out the German Panther and Tiger tanks at most ranges. However, only about 200 were deployed to Europe and 12 to the Pacific before the war ended. Notable successes of the M26 in WWII included:
- Two Tiger I tanks and one Panther tank destroyed at a range of 1,000 yards by 3rd Armored division Pershings (unknown date)
- One Tiger I destroyed at 900 yards and two Panzer IVs destroyed at 1,200 yards on February 27, 1945
Battle of Cologne:
- One Panther tank destroyed by a Pershing at close range (this was recorded on video and can be watched on YouTube)
- Three Tiger Is and a Panzer IV destroyed outside the city
Remagen:
Pershing tanks lead the way in the capture of that city and in the securing of the Allies' first bridgehead over the Rhine there.
Super Pershing:
In order to further increase the Pershing's effectiveness, the US developed the prototype "Super-Pershing" model with thicker armor and a more powerful 90 mm gun, which saw combat in Europe. Super Pershing apparently knocked out a few German tanks, but is most famous for destroying a King Tiger (Tiger II) tank, as well as a Panther, in a duel outside Dessau, Germany in April 1945.
The real contribution of the M26 was during the Korean War, where it faced the formidable Soviet made T-34-85 (as well as a small number of Josef Stalin II tanks). The T-34-85 was at a disadvantage against the Pershing, as it could not penetrate the Pershing's armor at all but the closest ranges, while the Pershing's gun could not only pierce the T-34's armor, but send a shell completely through the front of the tank and out the back end.
- The US estimated its tanks destroyed 97 T-34s in Korea, and a further 18 'probable' kills in 119 tank vs tank battles.
- Of this number, Pershings were involved in 32 percent of the battles, and its direct successor, the M46 Patton, was involved in another 10 percent.
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Who is the pershing tank named after?
General John J. Pershing, Commander, American Expeditionary Forces in World War One
Why did General Pershing cause tension with the allies?
delaying sending troops to Europe until they were properly trained- apex
How thick was the pershing tanks armor?
The M26 Pershing tank had armor 102 mm thick on the front of the hull, and 76 mm thick on the sides of the hull. The turret was protected by 102 mm of armor (the same as the hull), while the mantlet (gun shield) for the 90 mm main gun was up to 114 mm thick. The M26 Pershing was one of the only Allied tanks during WWII with thick enough armor to take a direct hit from the German 8.8 cm anti-tank gun and survive.
What was important about John h pershing?
John p. Pershing was a man of intrest
When was Pershing LLC created?
Pershing LLC was created on 1939-01-01.
Who is the pershing tank named after?
General John J. Pershing, Commander, American Expeditionary Forces in World War One
What type of equipment does one need for pershing?
Pershing is not an action in which one would need equipment. Pershing was a 46-ton United States heavy tank from 1944-1952. It had a 90mm gun and a five-man crew.
How did the General Pershing cause tension with the Allies?
General Pershing caused tension with the Allies by delaying sending troops to Europe until they were properly trained.
What were all 3 US medium tanks of World War 2?
The M3 Lee (Grant), M4 Sherman, and the M26 Pershing (reclassified as a heavy tank, and then reclassified again as a medium tank).
What is the DTC number for Pershing LLC?
Pershing LLC 0443 Pershing LLC/SL 5163 Pershing LLC/SL Int'l 5196
What is the birth name of Steve Pershing?
Steve Pershing's birth name is Stephen Smith Pershing.
What is the birth name of Pershing Gervais?
Pershing Gervais's birth name is Pershing O. Gervais.
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John J. Pershing
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modern weapons
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modern weapons
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