American tanks in World War II were generally inferior to their German counterparts. Before the war, American tank design and development was bipolar—a result of the competing demands of the Army’s infantry and cavalry branches. With steady upgrades, the Sherman would be the main American tank for the remainder of the war. U.S. intelligence had assessed the Sherman as equal to the Panzer IV, the mainstay of the German tank force. Postwar American tank development ensured that U.S. tankers were never again outmatched on the battlefield.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 21, 2019 03:56 UTC