M26(T26E3) Pershing Tank

The M26 Pershing tank was introduced in February 1945 after the US had concentrated its efforts on producing the M4 Sherman. Given the Sherman's weaknesses, the Pershing's development was continued with limited numbers serving with Omar Bradley's 12th Army Group in the 3rd and 9th Armoured Divisions. Pershings saw limited service but were known to have destroyed German heavy tanks in the closing stages of WWII. The M26(T26E3) was armed with the M3 90mm gun with a double baffle muzzle brake.

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