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To: 2banana

But it is probable that the number of American tank crews killed were also greater than those of the German crews.

Or doesn’t it matter in time of war?


11 posted on 11/10/2014 8:27:10 AM PST by 353FMG
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To: 353FMG
"Or doesn’t it matter in time of war?"

I had read about a tactic the Shermans used against the Panzer. Four Shermans would attack a Panzer. The goal would be to get one Sherman on the side or behind the Panzer in order to destroy it. The tactic worked. Unfortunately three Shermans would be destroyed to take out one Panzer. In terms of victory over the Panzer it was worth it. In terms of loss of American tanker crews it was tragic.

28 posted on 11/10/2014 8:43:46 AM PST by Enterprise ("Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." Voltaire)
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