This episode examines the Patton tank paradox—the story of how the M46, M47, M48, and M60 “Patton” series bridged the gap between World War II armor and the modern main battle tank. We trace how ...

BEVERLY — Master Sergeant Leo J Vaillancourt, 95, was a gunner on a M46 Patton tank in Korea. The sight of WWII tanks at a recent Weekend Warrior event here brings back memories for the 20-year Army ...

The Pershing was evolved into a series of Patton tanks armed with 90mm guns, including the M46, M47 and M48. The M60, introduced in 1960, was the last: a tall-profiled brawler designed to outmatch the ...