During Operation Plunder in March 1945, amphibious Sherman tanks were deployed to support Allied forces crossing the Rhine River under enemy fire. Equipped with flotation screens and propellers, these ...

A Long Island man, now 99, was part of a tank crew that drove across France after D-Day. “War is hell,” he told his family. By James Barron Good morning. It’s Friday, and it’s Veterans Day. We’ll look ...

While there were many pieces of impressive equipment developed and used throughout World War II, the United States' M4 Sherman remains one of the most legendary. The M4 was built by multiple companies ...

The M4 Sherman was the backbone of Allied armored forces in World War II. It devastated German armor and infantry across North Africa and Europe, leaving an indelible mark on tank design and military ...