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American armor during World War II featured tanks like the M4 Sherman, equipped with a 75mm or 76mm gun, and the M3 Lee, which had a 37mm main gun and a 75mm secondary gun. Known for reliability, these tanks were central to Allied success, providing fire support and mobility in combat.

M32 Sherman TRV – American Tank Recovery Vehicle

The M32B1 Sherman TRV is a Tank Recovery Vehicle or "Retriever" based on the Sherman M4A1 (cast hull) …

Posted February 24, 2023 (updated February 12, 2026) by Pascal

Sherman M4A3E2 “Jumbo” – United States Medium Assault Tank

In 1944 the American Sherman M4A3E2 Medium Assault "Jumbo" tank was designed to counter heavy German tanks like …

Posted February 24, 2023 (updated November 12, 2025) by Pascal

Sherman M4A2 BARV – Beach Armoured Recovery Vehicle

The BARV, Beach Armored Recovery Vehicle, was based on the Sherman M4 Medium tank. [...]Read More...

Posted February 18, 2023 (updated January 7, 2026) by Patrick

M36B1 Tank Destroyer – 90 mm Gun Motor Carriage

Officially named 90 mm Gun Motor Carriage M36B1. A 90 mm M3 gun installed on the Sherman M4A3 …

Posted April 8, 2022 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick

DD Tank -Duplex Drive – Sherman M4A2(75) – Medium Tank

Sherman DD Tank- Duplex Drive M4A2(75). DD tanks worked by erecting a 'flotation screen' around the tank, which …

Posted February 2, 2022 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick

M3A1 Stuart IV – Light Tank Official M3 Stuart

The M3A1, an improvement over the original M3, was designed to be a fast, maneuverable reconnaissance vehicle with …

Posted February 2, 2022 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick

M3 Grant Medium Tank

M3 Grant Medium Tank -Britsh designation, M3 Lee American designation. This post covers the M3 Grant. Photographed at …

Posted January 28, 2022 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick

Sherman M4A1 Medium Tank “Michael” – The oldest surviving Sherman Tank

Named after Michael Dewar who went to America during "The Tank Project". The Brits needed more Armor during …

Posted January 28, 2022 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick

Bastogne War Museum – Bastogne, Belgium

Next to the Mardasson Memorial on the Mardasson hill is the Bastogne War Museum with a focus on …

Posted December 27, 2016 (updated February 8, 2026) by Patrick

Bastogne Barracks – The Battle of the Bulge, Bastogne – Belgium

The Bastogne Barracks was the location of the Allied headquarters in December of 1944. After chasing away the …

Posted December 13, 2016 (updated February 5, 2026) by Patrick