In 1944, the US Army developed the T26E5, an upgraded M26 Pershing designed to counter Germany’s heaviest tanks like the Tiger II and Jagdpanther. With up to 191mm frontal turret armour, a massive ...

When Shermans failed against Germany’s heavy armor, U.S. crews created a single experimental Pershing armed with a high-velocity 90mm gun and reinforced with salvaged Panther parts. Sent quietly to ...