"The famous Cologne tank battle" Topic

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Warspite1	19 Apr 2023 2:22 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 Piron	19 Apr 2023 2:38 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 Wilcox	19 Apr 2023 7:33 a.m. PST
Good play-by-play here: Part 1: anicursor.com/colpicwar2.html Part 2: anicursor.com/colpicwar2b.html
DeRuyter	19 Apr 2023 11:21 a.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	20 Apr 2023 12:08 a.m. PST
This was my take of the knocked out Panther. TMP link
SgtGuinness	20 Apr 2023 5:02 a.m. PST
That's incredible how they pieced that all together blending the modern tech with the old films and photos!
Old Contemptible	30 Apr 2023 12:14 a.m. PST
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