Tank vs tank...how about tank vs Pak41?
From the book; "upon examining the front of the destroyed Sherman,I found that the shot struck the final drive casting[4inches thick],passed through about a foot of 50 weight oil,severed the 5 1/2inch driveshaft,then passed through another 8-10inches of oil and a 1inch armored back-plate before entering the driver's compartment".

I 'think' Cooper gave them the "death trap" title because young cadets were led to believe the Sherman was equal or better than anything out there.
Gen.Patton pretty much did the M-26 in,preferring to stick with the 'speedy and more fuel efficient' Sherman.

Had to beat Monty to Berlin,ya know.

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