Tank Chats #90 | M26 Pershing | The Tank Museum

David Fletcher examines the American M26 Pershing 'Heavy' tank. The Pershing saw service in the latter days of the Second World War and Korea.

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[alcoles]

who needs santa claus and his measly gifts, when we have Tank Chats by Mr. Fletcher.

[Tapajara]

The worst feature of the M26 Pershing during WWII was its absence from the battle field.

[Erden]

He looks so spooked when he has to do the "youtube stuff" at the start but then he's so calm with the actual tank chat.

[KathrynsWorldWildfireTracking]

If I was ever insulted by Mr. Fletcher: I'd wear whatever he called me as a name-tag and thank him for the honor.

[edwardloomis]

John Pershing had grown up as an officer in the cavalry and led dismounted Buffalo Soldiers alongside Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders in the Battle of San Juan Hill.

[notyou]

I like it from the field maintenance point of view. If it's easy to get to everything, it's easy to keep it going.

[createdeccentricities]

The duel between a Pershing and a Panther near Cologne Cathedral has been subjected to moment-by-moment analysis, which makes for very interesting viewing.

[willdsm]

The one consistency through every machine ever made. "It was always a little underpowered". Tanks, aircraft, ships, doesn't make any difference, they were always designed with engines too small for purpose. This philosophy still holds to this day.

[WarDaddyUSA]

I appreciate you taking the time to make a video to share your education on this tank. A beautiful tank. A beautiful thing America new country forming and starting its own path.

[Rider-lovt]

You really really underrated this tank

[richeharrison]

Oh wow... Any of the Tank Museum's videos are awesome (especially presented by David Fletcher MBE) and a pleasure to watch - But the appearance of The History Guy doing the outro made my day!

[MrHippie]

He says how the 90 mm wasn’t really as good as the 17 pdr. Is that true? With HVAP ammo this thing was super powerful despite already packing quite a punch.

[russwoodward]

Thank you David Fletcher. I so enjoy your knowledge and frankness.

[mikea]

I DO FIND THAT I LIKE TANK CHATS!!! I DO!!! I REALLY DO!

[omahapt]

Nice touch featuring The History Guy at the end.

[thegoldencaulk]

When it comes to tank chats, I basically have a timer on hand for how long it takes for the 17 pounder the be mentioned. It's a bit like Godwin's Law, all discussions about tanks undertaken by a Brit will inevitably lead to the 17 pounder.

[Richab]

"It’s a ruddy nuisance at the best of

[sonofagun]

I thought the Sherman was named after General Sherman of the Civil war

[Kralle]

6:21 The Banner says:
"Unity of all anti-fashists is the guarantee [ ] for the establishment of a democratic Germany"


I guess the colour of the banner was red...

[sctm]

McNair made tough choices. He got most of them right. A broken down maintenance nightmare with a wonder gun of the war is worse than a squad of operational M4s.