In the annals of warfare, few machines evoke the mixture of awe and dread quite like the Sherman tank.
The 5 GIs that manned each of these steel monsters hoped that their Sherman would live up to its Civil War namesake, carving a decisive path through hostile territory and leaving behind a defeated enemy in its wake.
Handpicked by none other than General George S. Patton Jr., the Sherman tank was hailed for its speed, agility and ease of transport. It became the workhorse of Allied armored forces, a testament to American ingenuity and innovation on the battlefield.
But beyond its iconic silhouette lies a world of hardship and danger. Today, we delve into the heart of battle to uncover the truth: Just how bad was life inside a Sherman tank?
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