Super Pershing: Why T26E4 didn't work.
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A cool-looking tank, with a BFO cannon. What's not to like? Well, obviously something, because the US Army chose not to equip itself with this tank. Reports from the Archives explain why. Post-COVID-Travel-and-Scout Car Fund: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/The_Chieftain Direct Paypal https://paypal.me/thechieftainshat Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/the_chieftain
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