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Warspite119 Apr 2023 3:22 a.m. PST

Two Shermans and a Pershing versus a Panther and some Panzer IVs fighting near Colgne (Koln) cathedral.

Warning, there is graphic footage with a Sherman crew baling-out of their vehicle after it is hit.

YouTube link

The Pershing was experimental and probably the only operational Pershing in Europe in WW2.

Barry

Col Piron19 Apr 2023 3:38 a.m. PST

The Pershing was experimental and probably the only operational Pershing in Europe in WW2.

About 20 Pershings saw action in Europe during late WW2 , only 1 Super Pershing may have seen action in Europe .

Steve Wilcox19 Apr 2023 8:33 a.m. PST
DeRuyter19 Apr 2023 12:21 p.m. PST

I have seen the clip, but that web site is fantastic, thanks for linking it.

Two points of interest – the German TC may have hesitated to fire on the Pershing because he did not immediately recognize it as a US tank! Secondly this really points out how the outcome can be determined by the first shot, especially at 100-200 meters!

machinehead Supporting Member of TMP20 Apr 2023 1:08 a.m. PST

This was my take of the knocked out Panther.
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SgtGuinness20 Apr 2023 6:02 a.m. PST

That's incredible how they pieced that all together blending the modern tech with the old films and photos!

Personal logo Old Contemptible Supporting Member of TMP30 Apr 2023 1:14 a.m. PST

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