[SAMWolf]

By the time the Siegfried Line had been reached, the young "Texas Tanker" had been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the Legion of Merit and the French Croix de Guerre with gold star. He was also twice nominated for the Congressional Medal of Honor. By the time Pool was wounded in action near the German border, he and his crew had accounted for the destruction of 258 enemy armored vehicles, taking 250 enemy prisoners and killing over 1,000 German soldiers...quite a record for a single tank crew! Pool survived the war and lived to receive high honors from US Armor Association Awards Program. His CO later said of him, "Pool is the tanker of tankers."

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[snippy_about_it]

Great story Sam. We have our very own tank ace and I had never heard of him. This is really neat. I went out to look for more stuff, always encouraged to learn more from your threads.:-)

[Valin]

By the time the Siegfried Line had been reached, the young "Texas Tanker" had been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the Legion of Merit and the French Croix de Guerre with gold star. He was also twice nominated for the Congressional Medal of Honor. By the time Pool was wounded in action near the German border, he and his crew had accounted for the destruction of 258 enemy armored vehicles, taking 250 enemy prisoners and killing over 1,000 German soldiers...quite a record for a single tank crew!

one word...AMAZING!!

[jtill]

My maiden name is Pool and, while I'm certain that this heroic man is no relation, it sure made me feel good to see that name in such a wonderful person.

What a terrific story and what a magnificent life!

[PhilDragoo]

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Democratic National Convention, July, 2004

This M4A1 is for sale

ProtestWarriors practice defense of Republican National Convention

USA 30126810, M4A1(76)W HVSS Sherman
Unlike Pool's In The Mood and Teresa Heinz
this is equipped with muzzle brake

General Sunell: The UCOFT is probably the best training device that's ever been made for the Army. It really does the job. It can take you up to six skill levels. The genius behind that insight is a retired colonel by the name of Dick Hopkins who works for GE [General Electric Corporation]. He was probably one of the best tankers I've ever known, and he's the one that put that program together.

Tank crews of the M1A1 Abrams conduct virtual engagements with enemy armor forces, both individually in the UCOFT (Unit Course of Fire Trainer) and as part of a fully synchronized unit simulation in SIMNET. This simulation system places the crew in a realistic mock up of their tank through which they view their virtual, three-dimensional battlefield.

A staff member of the 100th Division (Training), U.S.
Army Reserve briefs a group about to under training
on driving and firing the M1 Abrams tank simulator.

The full motion M1 Abrams tank simulator in action
Our neighbor across the street has one of these
When he revs it or runs the boom box
I tag him for a TOW--It is a world
governed by the aggressive use of force.

There were eight Road shows:
Road to Singapore
Road to Zanzibar
Road to Morocco
Road to Utopia
Road to Rio
Road to Bali
Road to Hong Kong
and the classic: