25K views · 377 reactions | The M4 Sherman’s 75mm gun struggled against the heavily armoured German tanks like the Tiger and Panther. In 1943, two British officers had the idea of installing a British 17pdr Anti-Tank gun into the turret of a Sherman. The result was a tank that could effectively knock out those heavy German tanks. For more videos like this, head over to our Instagram Reels: https://www.instagram.com/tankmuseum/reels/ | The Tank Museum | Facebook

German Troops Were Stunned By America’s Sherman Tanks At Normandy Discover the untold story of how American Sherman tanks shocked German defenders and broke through Hitler's Atlantic Wall on D-Day, June 6, 1944. While individually outmatched by German Tiger and Panther tanks, the M4 Sherman's mass production, mechanical reliability, and innovative tactics proved decisive at Omaha Beach. This comprehensive documentary reveals how Captain Ned Elder's critical decision saved the 743rd Tank Battalio