24 Aug 2022 Garand Picture of the Day

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With tank support, Infantrymen of the 35th Infantry Division cross the Marne-Rhine Canal, near Moselle, France. September 15, 1944.

Do you armor buff's think the Sherman can climb the grade to exit the canal? It looks pretty steep....

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Originally Posted by 82Trooper

Do you armor buff's think the Sherman can climb the grade to exit the canal? It looks pretty steep....

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Churchill and Sherman tanks (Tank trials) - YouTube

34 degrees at 8 min and 30 sec approx - all depends on surface conditions 40 degrees was too much

British tanks negotiate slippery roads (1945) - YouTube

Thank you! Great video.