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Why the U.S. Said ‘No Thanks’ to the 17-Pounder & Sherman Firefly, A Costly Tank Warfare Gamble

During World War II, the British-designed 17-pounder anti-tank gun mounted in the Sherman Firefly offered the Allies a potent threat to the heavily‐armoured German Panther and Tiger tanks. The British ...
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17 Pounders, 1 Breakthrough: Britain’s Gun That Changed Tank Warfare

The 17 pounder combined high velocity firepower with advanced ammunition that could penetrate heavy German armor at long range. Fitted to vehicles like the Sherman Firefly and Achilles, it allowed ...