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The WWII M-26 Pershing medium tank was modified internally and re-named the M-46 Patton medium gun tank which was fielded in the Korean War. When looking at the two tanks side by side, it would be very difficult to tell the difference between the Pershing and the M-46 Patton tanks. The second Patton tank was the medium gunned M-47. It was never used in combat by US forces. Starred in alot of movies though; the M47 played German tiger tanks in the "Battle of the Bulge" starring Henry Fonda and Robert Shaw. The M-47 was primarily used for tank gunnery (target practice) in the US. The third and last Patton, was the M-48 medium gun tank. This was the main battle tank for US forces in South Vietnam during the war. ALL PATTONS were armed with 90mm main guns. With the exception of the up-gunned M48A5 which was an economical action...instead of building new M60's, they just upgunned the old 48's with 105mm tubes. The M-60 Combat Tank, Full Tracked; is not a Patton, and never was. It is the US Army's first MBT (Main Battle Tank) first fielded in 1960; and is armed with a 105mm main gun.
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What tank replaced the Sherman tank after the Korean war?
In some roles, it was replaced by the M41. As a main battle tank, it was replaced by the M47 Patton.
Was Elvis affected in the Vietnam War?
Yes. He was drafted and stationed in Germany, where he met his wife (she was 14 at the time).
Did General George S Patton have a son named Charles Patton?
WWII General George S. Patton's son, also named George S. Patton, was a Colonel in the Vietnam War commanding the 11th ACR (Armored Cavalry Regiment, aka Blackhorse Regiment).
What was the M48 Patton used for?
M46 Patton 90mm Gun Tank=Korean War M47 Patton 90mm Gun Tank=Transitional tank (caught in the middle of wars/fought in NO WAR with US Forces) M48 Patton 90mm Gun Tank=Last of the Patton series tanks. The M48 Patton medium gun tank entered US Army service after 1953, when the Korean War ended in 1953; replacing the M47 Patton which was then relegated as a "hard target" for gunnery practice (they were shot to pieces on tank ranges then scrapped). Although replaced by the M60 Combat tank (MBT-Main Battle Tank) in 1960, the M48 Patton was deployed to South Vietnam for combat duty with the US Marine Corps and US Army; while the M60 MBT remained in Europe, Korea, and the US. The M48 Patton medium tank was the main fighting tank of US forces during the Vietnam War; engaging communist (NVA) PT76 Amphibious Light Tanks and T54/55 NVA medium tanks in battle; as well as combating regular communist infantrymen in set-piece battles, and performing mine sweeps, patrol duties, etc.
What did George Patton do?
George Patton commanded armored divisions in WWII; his son also named George Patton commanded the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Vietnam.
Oh you have a tank you have a tank?
A Patton tank.
What tank replaced the Sherman tank after the Korean war?
In some roles, it was replaced by the M41. As a main battle tank, it was replaced by the M47 Patton.
What tanks were named after us generals?
Several tanks have been named after U.S. generals, notably the M4 Sherman, named in honor of General William Tecumseh Sherman. The M48 Patton tank is named after General George S. Patton, a prominent World War II figure. Additionally, the M1 Abrams tank is named after General Creighton Abrams, who played a significant role in the Vietnam War. These tanks reflect the legacy and contributions of these military leaders in U.S. history.
Was Elvis affected in the Vietnam War?
Yes. He was drafted and stationed in Germany, where he met his wife (she was 14 at the time).
Was the Vietnam War the Patton tanks last war?
The M46 Patton was the first Patton tank and fought in Korea; the M46 was simply a modified M26 General Pershing medium gun tank. The second Patton was the M47, this Patton never saw action while serving with US forces; however in can be seen readily in the film "Battle of the Bulge" starring Henry Fonda and Robert Shaw...serving as a WWII German Tiger tank. The US tanks in the film are M24 Chaffee light tanks. The last Patton was the M48. The diesel model, the M48A3 saw it's first and last war with US forces in Vietnam. The M60 Combat Tank, looks very similar to the M48, and is actually America's first MBT (Main Battle Tank) and was fielded in 1960. Although marketed by civilians as a Patton, it is not, nor never was officially named such by the United States Army.
When were Patton tanks manufactured?
The war tank called the Patton , after the general George Patton, was manufactured in the U.S.a , round about late 1950s and early 60s.
Did General George S Patton have a son named Charles Patton?
WWII General George S. Patton's son, also named George S. Patton, was a Colonel in the Vietnam War commanding the 11th ACR (Armored Cavalry Regiment, aka Blackhorse Regiment).
What was the M48 Patton used for?
M46 Patton 90mm Gun Tank=Korean War M47 Patton 90mm Gun Tank=Transitional tank (caught in the middle of wars/fought in NO WAR with US Forces) M48 Patton 90mm Gun Tank=Last of the Patton series tanks. The M48 Patton medium gun tank entered US Army service after 1953, when the Korean War ended in 1953; replacing the M47 Patton which was then relegated as a "hard target" for gunnery practice (they were shot to pieces on tank ranges then scrapped). Although replaced by the M60 Combat tank (MBT-Main Battle Tank) in 1960, the M48 Patton was deployed to South Vietnam for combat duty with the US Marine Corps and US Army; while the M60 MBT remained in Europe, Korea, and the US. The M48 Patton medium tank was the main fighting tank of US forces during the Vietnam War; engaging communist (NVA) PT76 Amphibious Light Tanks and T54/55 NVA medium tanks in battle; as well as combating regular communist infantrymen in set-piece battles, and performing mine sweeps, patrol duties, etc.
Who were George Patton's siblings?
from my research he had one sister named Caroll Patton
Who was the American Tank Commander who invaded Nazi Germany?
George patton
Who was the Great American Tank commander in World War 2?
Patton
How big is the fuel tank on a tank?
In Vietnam the US Army's M48A3 Patton tank held approximately 300 gallons of diesel fuel.
