Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
M26 Kampfpanzer
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M26 Battle Tank
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
1. M26 Kampfpanzer / M26 Battle Tank Marker
Der amerikanische Standardpanzer "Sherman" war den deutschen Kampfpanzern im 2.Weltkrieg unterlegen. Der M26 sollte diesen Nachteil wettmachen. Er kam im Frühjahr 1945 in die Truppe. Bei Kriegsende Produktion eingestellt, deshalb heute ein sehr seltenes Exemplar.
Gewicht: 41 to
Geschwindigkeit: 48 km/h
Fahrbereich: 160 km
Antrieb: Ford V8 Benzinmotor mit 500 PS
The American standard tank "Sherman" was inferior to the German battle tanks in World War II. The M26 was intended to make up for this disadvantage. It entered the army in spring 1945. Production stopped at the end of the war, so it is a very rare example today.
Weight: 41 tons
Speed: 48 km/h
Range: 160 km
Drive: Ford V8 petrol engine with 500 hp
Erected by Technik Museum Sinsheim.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.
Location. 49° 14.254′ N, 8° 53.829′ E. Marker is in Sinsheim, Baden-Württemberg
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: M 16 Halbkettenfahrzeug / M16 Half-Track Vehicle (here, next to this marker); Schwerer Spähpanzer "EBR" / Heavy Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle "EBR" (here, next to this marker); M47 Kampfpanzer / M47 Battle Tank (here, next to this marker); Kampfpanzer M24 "Chaffee" / M24 "Chaffee" Battle Tank (here, next to this marker); M3 Kampfpanzer "Stuart" / M3 Battle Tank "Stuart" (a few steps from this marker); Kampfpanzer T72 / T72 Battle Tank (a few steps from this marker); Beobachtungspanzer / Observation Tank (a few steps from this marker); US-Mannschaftstransporter M59 / US Personnel Carrier M59 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sinsheim.
More about this marker. The static displays and markers are located on the grounds of the Technik Museum. There is an entrance fee to visit the museum and markers.
Also see . . . M26 Pershing. Wikipedia
The M26 Pershing is a heavy tank, later designated as a medium tank,(Submitted on December 19, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)formerly used by the United States Army. It was used in the last months of World War II during the Invasion of Germany and extensively during the Korean War. The tank was named after General of the Armies John J. Pershing, who led the American Expeditionary Force in Europe in World War I.Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 20242. The front view of the M26 Battle Tank and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
3. The side view of M26 Battle Tank
Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 20, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
