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Why the U.S. Said ‘No Thanks’ to the 17-Pounder & Sherman Firefly, A Costly Tank Warfare Gamble
During World War II, the British-designed 17-pounder anti-tank gun mounted in the Sherman Firefly offered the Allies a potent threat to the heavily‐armoured German Panther and Tiger tanks. The British ...
Key Point: The Firefly was a positive development for British tank crews, and despite the 17-pounder’s imperfections, it allowed the Firefly to excel as a tank hunter. Perhaps one of the most iconic, ...
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