They also started developing the M26 Pershing to replace the Sherman. However, progress was slow as some American commanders opposed its production, deeming the current stable of armor sufficient ...

The M26 Pershing was a much more significant development from the M4 Sherman, with the very capable 90 mm gun able to give ...

Even the American M26 Pershing, heavier than the Sherman, could not confront the German Tigers and Panthers head-on. Accordingly, the Americans began developing a heavier tank before World War II ...