Sherman or T-34: Which Tank Won WWII?

Two tanks won WWII – the Soviet T-34, and the US M4 Sherman.

Both were built in huge numbers and ensured Allied victory.

We’ve done films on both, but we’ve never actually compared them.

Which was the best – and which contributed most to victory in 1945?

Let’s measure the Sherman against T-34.

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This video features archive footage courtesy of British Pathé.

This video features graphic interpretations by World of Tanks.

In this film, join Chris Copson as we explore which of these two titans made the biggest contribution to Allied victory in WWII. Both tanks were produced in massive numbers, and both had their strengths and weaknesses within the Iron Triangle. But the Sherman and the T-34 were built and used in completely different contexts, and each brought their own innovations to the battlefield. Which of these tanks really won WWII? Watch this video to find out more!

Want to learn more about the Sherman and the T-34? Here are some of the sources we used to make this film:

‘Sherman. A History of the American Medium Tank.’ Richard Hunnicutt. 1978

‘T-34 Medium Tank (1939-43)’ Russian Armour Volume 4. Mikhail Baryatinskiy. 2007

‘T-34 Tank Owner’s Workshop Manual’ Mark Healy. 2018

‘T-34-85 vs M26 Pershing - Korea 1950’ Osprey Duel 32. Steven J. Zaloga. 2010

'Panzer IV vs Sherman France 1944' Osprey Duel 70. Steven J. Zaloga. 2015

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