[MasterGunner01]

Speaking of tank “aces” of WW2, the US Army's best was SSgt Lafayette Pool of the 3rd Armored Division. SSgt Pool had three M4A1 Shermans shot out from under him. He and his tank crew were credited with destroying 258 enemy vehicles, including tanks, self-propelled guns, and armored cars. He and his crew killed over 1,000 enemy soldiers and took over 250 prisoners.

His was the point tank in 21 full-scale engagements, and he survived many harrowing close calls with death. Pool and his crew knocked out no less than 12 German tanks, most of which were superior to the Shermans in terms of armor and firepower. On September 19, 1944, near Stolberg, Germany, Pool's third tank “In the Mood III” was knocked out by a Panther. He was blown out of the turret with a bad shrapnel wound to his leg (it was later amputated).

Here is his story from the 3rd Armored Division site: http://www.3ad.com/history/wwll/pool.pages/introduction.htm.

[NFHale]

Amazing story!

Another tank that comes to mind is the M5 Stuart... can’t imagine that doing too much damage to the Panthers or Tigers. Mk III or Mk IV, maybe... how effective was that 37mm doorknocker?