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Lt Col Charlie Brown
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However, the lack of a larger caliber anti-tank weapon quickly became apparent as a significant M2 design shortcoming. In order to remedy the tank’s poor firepower, the M2 was equipped with a 37mm anti-tank gun, capable of firing both high-explosive rounds as well as canister shot.
Despite the M2’s relatively small size, the tank had a full, four-member crew size which consisted of a gunner, driver and co-driver, as well as a commander who pulled double duty as a loader.
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MSgt Dale Johnson
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The Sherman tanks that replaced these were not a lot better, mostly outgunned and out armored especially by the Germans.
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MAJ Ken Landgren
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Like any other weapons platform, how they are used matters a lot.
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LTC Stephen C.
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Edited 3 y ago
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