Evolution of U.S. Tanks in WWII | From Light Scouts to the M26 Pershing

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American tank design in World War II changed faster than most people realize. In this video, we explore the rapid evolution of U.S. armor, from the thin-skinned prewar light tanks to the battle-proven Shermans and the heavy Pershing.

What you’ll learn in this breakdown:

The Light Tank Journey: How cramped "steel boxes" like the M2 series evolved into the fast, 75 mm-armed M24 Chaffee.

The Medium Tank Revolution: From the clumsy, multi-gun M3 Lee to the reliable M4 Sherman—the workhorse of the Allied forces.

The Heavy Hitter: The rise of the M26 Pershing, a tank built to stand toe-to-toe with late-war German designs.

Every model was a direct answer to battlefield realities: thicker armor, stronger guns, and the brutal demands of mass production. Watch until the end to see which model crews considered the first "modern" light tank and which variant was the quiet favorite all-rounder.

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