T26E1-1 - Revision history

U44629479: Undo revision 193552 by U163491175 (talk)

2024-10-14T20:37:10Z

Undo revision 193552 by U163491175 (talk)

U163491175: /* Pros and cons */

2024-10-14T14:35:33Z

‎Pros and cons

U38088265: /* Description */

2024-07-06T09:57:32Z

‎Description

U38978597: /* Combat usage */ Slight correction as to the claim Irwin makes in his book (he claimed it was a Tiger, not a Tiger 2), and corrected the spelling of Pershing.

2023-09-03T02:22:16Z

‎Combat usage: Slight correction as to the claim Irwin makes in his book (he claimed it was a Tiger, not a Tiger 2), and corrected the spelling of Pershing.

U28580205: /* Combat usage */ Putting academic context on the dubious veracity of the Tiger encounter

2023-09-01T11:51:52Z

‎Combat usage: Putting academic context on the dubious veracity of the Tiger encounter

U38978597: Edited Tiger duel story in History section. Changed source to original text that the story is from.

2023-09-01T05:20:49Z

Edited Tiger duel story in History section. Changed source to original text that the story is from.

U44629479: Edits

2023-08-30T08:27:59Z

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U38978597: More grammar, phrasing, and spelling. Also removed story of the Super Pershing dueling a Tiger 2, because I could find no source validating it, many saying it didn't happen, and the one cited is suspicious at best.

2023-08-30T07:23:31Z

More grammar, phrasing, and spelling. Also removed story of the Super Pershing dueling a Tiger 2, because I could find no source validating it, many saying it didn't happen, and the one cited is suspicious at best.

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U38978597: Mostly fixed grammar and cleared up what was trying to be said. Changed "tank destroyer" to "assault tank", as it is a more accurate representation of the vehicle's purpose in battle. Changed some spelling from UK to US, tho that isnt as important to keep

2023-08-30T05:24:21Z

Mostly fixed grammar and cleared up what was trying to be said. Changed "tank destroyer" to "assault tank", as it is a more accurate representation of the vehicle's purpose in battle. Changed some spelling from UK to US, tho that isnt as important to keep

U28580205: Updated description to new format

2023-08-01T22:10:38Z

Updated description to new format

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 ** Penetration of the left side of the turret is likely to detonate ammunition the stored there, so extra-care should be taken to protect it
 * Even with an aced crew, the gun will take 12.5 seconds to reload, being outmatched by a vast majority of vehicles at the same BR, thus trading shots with enemy tanks without ample hard cover is ill-advised
 == History ==

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 ** Penetration of the left side of the turret is likely to detonate ammunition the stored there, so extra-care should be taken to protect it
 * Even with an aced crew, the gun will take 12.5 seconds to reload, being outmatched by a vast majority of vehicles at the same BR, thus trading shots with enemy tanks without ample hard cover is ill-advised
 == History ==

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 == Description ==
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-With the development of the [[M26|T26E3 Pershing]] tank, the US Army found themselves with an adequate heavy tank for the European theater, but it was still not to parity with the latest German heavy tank, the [[Tiger II (H)|Tiger II]]. The [[KwK43 (88 mm)|long 88 mm KwK43 cannon]] proves superior to the [[M3 (90 mm)|90 mm M3]] cannon on the Pershing, and so the US Army Ordnance Department developed a new gun to improve the 90 mm cannon's penetration capability, the [[T15E1 (90 mm)|90 mm T15]]. This was successfully installed into a T26E1 prototype, informally designated T26E1-1. The vehicle found itself sent to Europe for combat trials in March 1945. The soldiers of the 3rd Armored Division received the tank and provided additional protection with add-on armour plates on the turret and hull. Seeing some combat service against the Germans, the tank would serve until the end of the war, when it was scrapped sometime in the post-war period.
+With the development of the [[M26|T26E3 Pershing]] tank, the US Army found themselves with an adequate heavy tank for the European theater, but it was still not on par with the latest German heavy tank, the [[Tiger II (H)|Tiger II]]. The [[KwK43 (88 mm)|long 88 mm KwK43 cannon]] proved superior to the [[M3 (90 mm)|90 mm M3]] cannon on the Pershing, and so the US Army Ordnance Department developed a new gun to improve the 90 mm cannon's penetration capability, the [[T15E1 (90 mm)|90 mm T15]]. This was successfully installed into a T26E1 prototype, informally designated '''T26E1-1'''. The vehicle found itself sent to Europe for combat trials in March 1945. The soldiers of the 3rd Armored Division received the tank and provided additional protection with add-on armour plates on the turret and hull. Seeing some combat service against the Germans, the tank would serve until the end of the war, when it was scrapped sometime in the post-war period.
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was introduced in [[Update 1.57 "Battle March"]] and while it takes the basis of a normal [[M26|M26 Pershing]], it is presented with an increase in armour and firepower. While the T26E1-1 is weighed down by the additional armour, the 90 mm T15E1 gun can allow the vehicle to knock out even the heaviest tanks it faces in battle rating. However, the long reload means that one cannot be too careless with how they use the cannon, so take care not to take the vehicle into close quarters brawling situations.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was introduced in [[Update 1.57 "Battle March"]] and while it takes the basis of a normal [[M26|M26 Pershing]], it is presented with an increase in armour and firepower. While the T26E1-1 is weighed down by the additional armour, the 90 mm T15E1 gun can allow the vehicle to knock out even the heaviest tanks it faces at its battle rating. However, the long reload means that one cannot be too careless with how they use the cannon, so take care not to take the vehicle into close quarters brawling situations.
 == General info ==
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 The {{PAGENAME}} is a mid-range assault tank, perfect for pushing the enemy on offense, but far less capable when it comes to defensive action. It features strong frontal armour, bouncing nearly all of the shells found in its BR range, unless hit in one of several weak spots, or at an unlucky angle (e.g. lower frontal plate when going over the hill). The key to staying alive is staying on the move, even if only moving two metres front and back, making sure these small, but numerous weak spots remain difficult to hit. The vehicle's strong reverse gear helps with staying mobile. Unlike [[T34]], simply staying hull-down in the T26E1-1 is not viable due to weak spots on the top of the turret and bottom of the turret cheeks. It's best to hide the entire hull of the vehicle between shots, letting allies lure the attention of enemy vehicles.
 Due to the vehicle's low mobility, weak side armour, and very long reload time, the T26E1-1 is weakest when it is alone.  These traits leave the vehicle prone to being overwhelmed or flanked when it is without support from teammates. Situational awareness and map knowledge is key to effectively use this vehicle's strengths. While pushing in to enemy lines in the T26E1-1, it is best to utilize the vehicle's strong frontal armour by staying in the front line of your team's advance. You must however also be mindful of accidentally overextending to protect the weak side armour from enemy flanking manoeuvres. If need be, tactical retreats and relocation to more favorable positions is always the best choice, as a single penetration to the T26E1-1's weaker side armour can mean a loss of mobility, leaving the vehicle unable to turn its thicker armour to the enemy.
 ===Specific enemies worth noting===

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 The T26E1-1 "Super Pershing" was sent to Europe and arrived in 15 March 1945 and assigned to the 3rd Armored Division. In its introduction, the "Super Pershing" was given additional armour by the maintenance crew in hopes to keep it up to date against the heavier German tanks. The front hull had two large pieces of metal welded onto it, each 38 mm in thickness, with a space in between the metal pieces. These metal pieces were sloped more than the hull armour it was over. An additional armour piece was welded on the turret mantlet, the metal was taken from a Panther turret and was about 80 mm thick when welded onto the turret.<ref name="PershingHunnicutt">Hunnicutt, R.P. ''Pershing: A History of the Medium Tank T20 Series'' U.S.A.: Feist Publications, 1971</ref> The T15E1 gun had much promise to the crew when using the tank, as the gun could reliably penetrate the frontal hull of a [[Panther G|Panther]] tank, a feat not many other American tank gun could claim at the time.
-The T26E1-1's performance in battle is largely written in the accounts of John P. Irwin, who was the tank gunner of the only active "Super Pershing" in the war. He mentions of three prominent combat actions with the T26E1-1, each one destroying the enemy with little difficulty. Records show that the T26E1-1 destroyed a total of three tanks and captured one after an extended firefight that left the opposing tank out of ammunition. The T26E1-1 allegedly fought against a Tiger during the Battle of Dessau on April 21st, which ended when the Tiger commander had their tank climb debris, allowing gunner Corporal John P. Irwin to disable the German tank with one shot.<ref>Irwin, J. P. (2002). Chapter 9. In ''Another River, Another Town''.</ref> However, there is no supporting evidence to back up Irwin's claim that he encountered a Tiger II in Dessau as the nearby Tiger tank units had been destroyed or surrendered by Irwin's encounter date.<ref>Zaloga, S.J. (2017). "The Super Perhing in Combat". In ''Pershing vs Tiger: Germany 1945''.</ref>
+The T26E1-1's performance in battle is largely written in the accounts of John P. Irwin, who was the tank gunner of the only active "Super Pershing" in the war. He mentions of three prominent combat actions with the T26E1-1, each one destroying the enemy with little difficulty. Records show that the T26E1-1 destroyed a total of three tanks and captured one after an extended firefight that left the opposing tank out of ammunition. The T26E1-1 allegedly fought against a Tiger during the Battle of Dessau on April 21st, which ended when the Tiger commander had their tank climb debris, allowing gunner Corporal John P. Irwin to disable the German tank with one shot.<ref>Irwin, J. P. (2002). Chapter 9. In ''Another River, Another Town''.</ref> However, there is no supporting evidence to back up Irwin's claim that he encountered a Tiger in Dessau as the nearby Tiger tank units had been destroyed or surrendered by Irwin's encounter date.<ref>Zaloga, S.J. (2017). "The Super Pershing in Combat". In ''Pershing vs Tiger: Germany 1945''.</ref>
 ===Legacy and similar vehicles===

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 The T26E1-1 "Super Pershing" was sent to Europe and arrived in 15 March 1945 and assigned to the 3rd Armored Division. In its introduction, the "Super Pershing" was given additional armour by the maintenance crew in hopes to keep it up to date against the heavier German tanks. The front hull had two large pieces of metal welded onto it, each 38 mm in thickness, with a space in between the metal pieces. These metal pieces were sloped more than the hull armour it was over. An additional armour piece was welded on the turret mantlet, the metal was taken from a Panther turret and was about 80 mm thick when welded onto the turret.<ref name="PershingHunnicutt">Hunnicutt, R.P. ''Pershing: A History of the Medium Tank T20 Series'' U.S.A.: Feist Publications, 1971</ref> The T15E1 gun had much promise to the crew when using the tank, as the gun could reliably penetrate the frontal hull of a [[Panther G|Panther]] tank, a feat not many other American tank gun could claim at the time.
-The T26E1-1's performance in battle is largely written in the accounts of John P. Irwin, who was the tank gunner of the only active "Super Pershing" in the war. He mentions of three prominent combat actions with the T26E1-1, each one destroying the enemy with little difficulty. Records show that the T26E1-1 destroyed a total of three tanks and captured one after an extended firefight that left the opposing tank out of ammunition. The T26E1-1 allegedly fought against a Tiger during the Battle of Dessau, which ended when the Tiger commander had their tank climb debris, allowing gunner Corporal John P. Irwin to disable the German tank with one shot.<ref>Irwin, J. P. (2002). Chapter 9. In ''Another River, Another Town''.</ref> This story should however be taken with a grain of salt, as tank crews during the war were known to misidentify vehicles.
+The T26E1-1's performance in battle is largely written in the accounts of John P. Irwin, who was the tank gunner of the only active "Super Pershing" in the war. He mentions of three prominent combat actions with the T26E1-1, each one destroying the enemy with little difficulty. Records show that the T26E1-1 destroyed a total of three tanks and captured one after an extended firefight that left the opposing tank out of ammunition. The T26E1-1 allegedly fought against a Tiger during the Battle of Dessau on April 21st, which ended when the Tiger commander had their tank climb debris, allowing gunner Corporal John P. Irwin to disable the German tank with one shot.<ref>Irwin, J. P. (2002). Chapter 9. In ''Another River, Another Town''.</ref> However, there is no supporting evidence to back up Irwin's claim that he encountered a Tiger II in Dessau as the nearby Tiger tank units had been destroyed or surrendered by Irwin's encounter date.<ref>Zaloga, S.J. (2017). "The Super Perhing in Combat". In ''Pershing vs Tiger: Germany 1945''.</ref>
 ===Legacy and similar vehicles===

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 == Usage in battles ==
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-The {{PAGENAME}} is a mid-range tank destroyer, perfect for pushing the enemy on offense, but far less capable when it comes to defensive action. It features a very strong frontal armour, bouncing nearly all of the shells found in its BR range, unless hit in one of several weak spots or at a wrong angle (e.g. lower frontal plate when going over the hill). The key to staying alive is staying on the move, even if only moving two metres front and back, making sure these small, but numerous weakspots remain difficult to hit. A good reverse speed helps with staying mobile. Unlike with [[T34]] simply staying hull-down is not viable due to weak spots at top of the turret and bottom turret cheeks - it's best to hide an entire body between shots, letting allies lure the attention of the enemy team.
+The {{PAGENAME}} is a mid-range assault tank, perfect for pushing the enemy on offense, but far less capable when it comes to defensive action. It features strong frontal armor, bouncing nearly all of the shells found in its BR range, unless hit in one of several weak spots, or at an unlucky angle (e.g. lower frontal plate when going over the hill). The key to staying alive is staying on the move, even if only moving two meters front and back, making sure these small, but numerous weak-spots remain difficult to hit. The vehicle's strong reverse gear helps with staying mobile. Unlike [[T34]], simply staying hull-down in the T26E1-1 is not viable due to weak spots on the top of the turret and bottom of the turret cheeks. It's best to hide the entire hull of the vehicle between shots, letting allies lure the attention of enemy vehicles.
-It's also one of the weakest tanks when played solo, owning it to low mobility, very weak side armour and a very long reload time. Situational awareness and map knowledge of the maps is an absolute key to playing this tank. While pushing the enemy team one has to balance between staying in front of the line and applying pressure, while also avoiding enemy flanking maneuvers. In fact: if need be, tactical retreats and relocating to other positions can be the best choice, as a single hit without mobility kill on a hostile unit can mean a near-certain death.
+Due to the vehicle's low mobility, weak side armor, and very long reload time, the T26E1-1 is weakest when it is alone.  These traits leave the vehicle prone to being overwhelmed or flanked when it is without support from teammates. Situational awareness and map knowledge is key to effective utilization of this vehicle's strengths. While pushing in to enemy lines in the T26E1-1, it is best to utilize the vehicle's strong frontal armor by staying in the front line of your team's advance. You must however also be mindful of accidental over-extension to protect the weak side armor from enemy flanking maneuvers. If need be, tactical retreats and relocation to more favorable positions is always the best choice, as a single penetration to the T26E1-1's weaker side armor can mean a loss of mobility, leaving the vehicle unable to turn its thicker armor to the enemy.
 ===Specific enemies worth noting===