As tank warfare evolved in 1944, two weapons defined the battlefield. Britain’s Sherman Firefly carried the hard-hitting 17 ...
When the Tiger I appeared in 1942, it forced the Allies to urgently seek an answer to its heavy armor and firepower. With new tank designs delayed, British engineers modified the reliable American ...
Key Point: The Firefly was a positive development for British tank crews, and despite the 17-pounder’s imperfections, it allowed the Firefly to excel as a tank hunter. Perhaps one of ...