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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike
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Originally Posted by Type941
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IIRC the good old Sherman (the up gunned ones) did fairly well against the T-34/85s (Korea) and Pattons (Israel and India-Pakistan) in the 50s and 60s. That definitely says something about the Sherman.  |
The good old sherman in Korea was not the one we are talking about - not the one in ww2. It had proper gun, etc. Comparing apples to oranges here mate. |
I did mention I was taking about the Upgraded ones. But it says a lot that the basic Sherman design that it could be upgraded and still be capable 30 years after they were built. |
Actually, "Super" Shermans with improved tracks, Continental diesel engines and a ridiculous long smooth bore French 105 mm gun were fighting in the Oct. 1973 Jom Kippur war against T-62's! More than thirty one years after their introduction on the battle field.
Today they can still be seen in the Israeli Armoured Corps Museum in Latrun (check The Avon Lady's website)