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I have limited the choices to just 5 different tanks that each weighed 40 tons or more but less than 55 tons.

Which tank do you feel was the best all around battlefield performer based on any number of different qualities.

1. Firepower: Tanks overall capabilities against hard and soft targets. Qualities like: Gun optics / Turret rotation speed / Ammo supply / Rate of fire all being taken into account.

2. Protection: Tanks overall protection ( armor ) provided against all weapon types. Tanks size and profile are also factors.

3. Performance: Cross country and hard surface abilities ( speed ect. )

4. Reliability & Service ability: Tanks ability to reach and stay on the battlefield.

5. Communication: Tanks ability to communicate with other tanks or troops via communication equipement.

My five choices and not in any particular order are.

1. German - Tiger I
2. German - Panther ausf G
3. Russian - IS-2 Model 1944
4. American - T26E3 Pershing
5. American - M4A3E2(76)Jumbo