As far as combat use of the Patton by American troops was concerned, the M48 was the most heavily used tank by the U.S. – and her Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) allies – during the ...

Even as the M47 entered production, the U.S. military began the development of an entirely new design. This resulted in the introduction of the M48 Patton. However, like the previous U.S. tanks ...

Their arrival was an enormous military boon to the forces of South Vietnam, whose allies in the field were armed with formidable equipment like the M48 Patton tank. The Patton, in particular ...

Although the M60 was derived from the M48 Patton, the latter MBT series was only considered a “product-improved descendant” by the Army. The new tank design featured diesel engines and a ...

The Army is dismantling CM-12 tanks for parts as it prepares to retire the aging vehicles and replace the unit with drones, ...

Patton tanks, the M48 Patton in particular ... and the shortcomings that ultimately contributed to its retirement by the U.S. military. The iconic model is widely known today, but perhaps not ...

Visitors at the Veterans Memorial Park in Collegedale will soon notice the large M48 Army tank is sporting a new look. The tank’s new paint job was recently completed by Henry Achey from ...