Merriam Press World War 2 History Series.
This is a newly-produced reprint of a mimeographed report by Maj. Gen. Isaac D. White, Commanding General, 2nd Armored Division, produced in March 1945 for General Eisenhower at his request after he had seen accounts attributed to armored forces GIs who considered American tanks very inferior in quality to those of the Germans. As an aside he also requested comparisons in other types of equipment such as half-tracks, light tanks, trucks, guns, bazookas, and even clothing and rations.
The resulting report includes General White's own opinions, plus the opinions of over 150 officers and enlisted men.
There is also a report on the characteristics of the German Mark V tank.
The reading of this report will be a significant "eye-opener" for every World War II historian, wargamer, model builder, and buff. In reading this report, you'll wonder how we managed to win the war in Europe at all, with such a mediocre tank as the Sherman. This is one of the most fascinating reports you will ever read.
This is NOT an in-depth report of extensive testing of the weapons and equipment. This is an unvarnished report of the opinions of the soldiers who had hands-on experience with the weapons and equipment.
Contents
Introduction
Digest of Opinions of Tank Officers and Crews of 66th and 67th Armored Regiments
Comparison of United States Equipment with Similar German Equipment
Personal Convictions of Individual Officers and Enlisted Men of the 2nd Armored Division as to Comparison of German versus American Armor and Equipment
Characteristics of the German Mark V Tank
63 photos
2 illustrations
1 table
