War Thunder: American Ground Forces Rank V 

50:18 what an incredible shot!

the marines loved the M103 so much that they had an upgraded version made with an IR searchlight and generally improved reliability. They even planned to use it into the 90's with ERA with a laser rangefinder as well as thermals. they were forced to retire it by the army as they were introducing the improved M60A3 and M1 Abrams. I can only imagine a reality where desert storm had M103 in combat.

It should be illegal to have such a soothing, calm voice. the perfect solution to wind down and relax with. Fantastic video.

This is probably one of the best war thunder tutorial if not the best. I really like watching it.

The whole reason for two piece 90mm ammo was that it was actually easier to reload. Otherwise the rounds are so long that handling them insde the turret was very difficult. So if anything, the T32 should have a faster reload than the Super Pershing. It's kinda the same with the T-44-122. They used one piece 122mm shells in order to store more ammunition but handling those shells actually made the RoF a lot worse than on the IS-2 with two piece ammo.

Well, guess this series is never getting finished Edit: Thankfully, this aged poorly.

The M48 should really have a faster reload speed. It has a huge turret, much bigger than the M47, so having it reload in 5sec (which it could IRL) like the Vickers would make it substantially better, at least at long range over the M47.

DIsclaimer if you think about buying the F-89B: It absolutely LOVES to rip its wings in hard turns, you WILL rip in it if you constantly keep your afterburners on, so maybe go easy on it, and don't forget the air brake, its super useful.

Your videos taking so long is worth it for the quality content!

The major issue with the M48 is that it sits at 7.3 when it really should be moved down to 7.0, if the German M48A2-C can sit at 7.0 so can this M48.

You speak well and your voice is easy to listen to, you're extremely knowledgeable and we know that big things have happened in your life. No rushes, the content is always amazing. Well worth the time it takes.

Oxy's videos are like wine, the longer it takes the better it tastes

1:04:18 One thing you forgot to mention about the T95 is its roof mounted .50 cal has roughly 80 degrees of elevation and nearly 360 degrees of rotation so if someone is flying straight at you with bombs its not very difficult to shoot them down

For the next one, it would be pretty neat if you also include a short segment on how to grind through the rank, which tanks to research first and which ones to save to get later. I know you do sometimes mention this in the overview of each tank, but a standalone segment showing the best/most effective way to grind through each rank would be awesome

That double-beheading at 10:29 was brutal

1:03:49 "And you'll earn lots of points by bouncing shots" That part of the script was probably written quite a while ago.

I’m still very upset that the M48 is the only members of its family that gets the backing breach armor. The M60 is missing it, iirc the M47 might have had it, and I know all the variants of the M60 should have it, too. It’s a minor thing, but it’d make them way more defensive against jank shots and APHE.

Another thing to mention that I’m not sure Oxy is considering; the actual grind. I went for the M48 because I’d still have to unlock it, even if I went for the M47, and then it’d set me back a few months of idle play. Same to the M60; I feel like it just makes for easier grinding since it’s at a higher BR and can research the 8.0 tanks a little better.

Always love seeing these videos and helps me judge what to research and actually put in lineups! Can’t wait to see Tier VI America next!

Just completing 7.3 here so perfect timing. Was genuinely struggling to understand some of these M tanks so this helps me tremendously Tom. Many thanks for your ongoing efforts!

Such a great series and would have loved to see these finished. I appreciate them soo much.

Man, I love these videos. They're interesting and helpful when I'm starting a new tree/tier in WT and are also amazing background sound to listen to when I'm doing something. Like a podcast but actually interesting, yet calming. Your voice is so good. You're amazing, dude.

I very much appreciate these videos - dont worry about how long they get, keep them coming!

some of the best videos on this subject, and your observations put words to the vague feelings I've been having about some of these tanks. Length is not a problem--you've chaptered it well, and the thouroughness is really nice to have when you're looking for it. Also beautiful editing and composition, as usual.

That double kill with the M103 was mind-blowing

I love these videos! Keep them long! They're really good to learn about vehicles I'm about to get, but also tanks I'm facing, knowing what they lack!

glad to see you drop another video. please never apologize for "long" videos. they are excellent.

By far the best and most in depth guide available. The length is no problem for me

I enjoy the long form format. Great work, keep it up!

Thank you so much for all the hard work you put in. I enjoy your videos immensely. I don't mind the length of the videos. You have a lot of material to cover and that's understandable. I may not watch a video in one sitting but I'll usually pick back up from where I paused it.

Thank you for these videos, its strange how I haven't seen breakdowns of lineups and CAS suggestions before I stumbled across this channel. Most WT videos only seem to focus on ones vehicle only.

Been looking at the notifications every day for this! Thanks Oxy!

Dude I love your tips and advice! I don't think of these as a slog at all. Keep up the great videos!

Amazing work Oxy! I am a big fan of yours, keep up the hard work these are perfect

Absolutely amazing video keep up the good work

Thank you sooooo damn much, for all the work, afford and love you put into your videos. I can't count the numbers I've took your advices and they paid out so often for me :) Thank you thank you thank you!!!!

Always appreciate the content, Oxy. Looking forward to the next one.

The things that you said you used to not include in your other videos are the same things that I love about your tier analysis'. Thank you so much for covering my favorite tier in the game

Waiting on the final installment of the US tech tree like 💀

Finally!!!! Had been waiting for this video before I proceed to rank 5

Incredible how your videos never get boring despite how long they are. Congratulations on the cat!

I love the longer length content. Allows me to piece together bits of the video over my week and even use it to fall asleep too no joke.

I am a new player who JUST unlocked Tier V I was terrified this video wouldn't come out in time. :D Thanks Oxy! Great stuff!

Thank you for these! Don’t worry about the length of the videos...they are awesome.

Will say I've come to love the M47s - solid all round performance at its BR.

I do enjoy this longer episodes. Binge watching it all the way is like a small achievement.

The T32 and T32E1 suffer from Gaijin's refusal to take US ammunition issues seriously. The T50E1 would make them more reliable at fighting vehicles in their BR range. The T43 should be significantly better at penetrating sloped armor. The T44 is still under performing significantly. Gaijin's refusal to address these issues, while also pushing for a light/medium meta, mean both T32s are dead tanks.

Nice! Been waiting for this one!

22:25 Man, these new-fangled instant-repairing buildings sure are fancy

Best War Thunder series of content Period

Thanks I really enjoy these

Hi oxy, Im about to start grinding rank 5 usa and have been waiting for this, thanks for the awesome content!

fascinating and very useful thanks

I quite like the long videos, very relaxing

Your long wait time and long videos are perfectly fine with the high quality of your content

the double kill in the M103 was awesome lol. grats on getting your decal. good vid

These videos are excellent!

Worth the anticipation!!

Amazing tutorial Oxy, Keep going!!!

Really appreciete your content and tutorials. Very useful for a beginner like me. Now I roughly know what tank would suit me and my liking. 2 hours video full of good information and tips.

Finally!! I've been waiting for this :P I hope you're good! Best regards

The good thing in 7.7s is that they avoid the 9.0 premium dumping! One of the main reason I picked up the Magach after i had a decent experience in the Italian M60A1 and the lineup it has. 7.7 is a popular BR, many nations has a lineup on it and even on the next meta 8.3 BR most of these tanks still do fine.

ANOTHER awesome video. Thanks!

Thanks learnt a lot from this and I've been playing warthunder for years.

I've been waiting for this moment

Boy the M60 was pain to play at 8.3, and 8.7. I'm a firm believer that the M60 and T54 need a down tier..

i just watched you on Warthunder twitch and liked the tone/voice/general approach. Regarding the fact i am a very hard to please person, you are really something :). Just subscribed, will follow you. Have a nice life, young man.

i cant thank you enough for these awesome and super helpfull vids man.

Been waiting for this!!!

can i just say that watching your videos really just makes me smile, you seem like such a nice person and your voice is so soothing :)

I honestly find on basically any game that if i like the way a tank/wepon looks i tend to do better in it, atleast enjoy it more which is why i love the t32s

Best warthunder series out there

Amazing video as always

I love these videos! I'm going to be sad when you've gone through everything.

FINALLY YES YES ITS FINALLY HEREREEEEEEEEEEERERERER Anyway this was an amazing video and I wish nothing but the best for you.

These are always amazing

nice! i was waiting for a review on the m47

Lovely video as always!

Exactly as planned, it was released on the day when my University Application was sent off. Thanks for the stellar content ☺️!

Man, nobody does this better …… great reviews dude!

great videos that are very informative...very well spoken...am looking forward to rank 6...

For rank 6, you should put the new ost for rank 6 since it only plays for rank 6, it would fit the video.

Totally looking forward for the last part. I've been planning to grind the American tree lately, totally had fun with the T54E1 when I got my hands on a free one for 30 days.

YES .. didn't even watch it yet.. waited for it the last 2 weeks and now i will give u a thumbs up and will watch it drinking a coffee.

always good work Oxy

Content is still content, Oxy. And I reckon everyone would legit pay just to hear your very calm and soothing voice. Everyone appreciates good War Thunder advice as well :3 I can already tell that US Rank 6 is going to be fun to watch and I'm okay with it being 2 hours long or even longer than that. Being a US main that primarily plays high-top tier (not counting the few instances of me playing the lower BRs in part because of watching your videos and actually enjoying a bit of seal clubbing), I'd love to know what you think about it and Rank 7. It's quite nice to learn about things that I could've missed grinding through the US tech tree from your vids.

Great vid as always, M47 is great fun. btw, used your discount. Cheers!

I yelled out in excitment when I saw Oxy had a new vid out, been waiting on this one!

amazing video as always

oh sweet jesus it finally arrived! thank you!

I know a lot of people have mixed opinions on the T32 but I absolutely love it. It’s in that class of vehicles which I really like playing, which is mobile heavy tanks with good guns, but I feel like the reload is a pro for me. My problem is I always end pushing forward and dying because I over extend, but these long reload tanks force me to play more conservatively and in a weird way it helps, it did get me my third nuke after all. I just love tanks like this!

hope you’re doing well! we’re still all waiting for the next tier but take your time, we all want to see it with the same awesome quality these ones have!

Your voice is so relaxing. I love it!

When is the next part? :-(

Damn, how long has it been? I watched this guy's russian tier list way back in 2020 and I've stumbled upon him again. Although, I no longer play war thunder, this surely does bring back memories.

YES!! An Oxy video 😍😍😍

The one thing I think you could touch on more is how the vehicles fair against ATGM's since we see absolutely massive amounts of them at this BR and up. The ability to tank ATMG's is the M103's biggest advantage and the only reason I can still use in uptiers ime. But overall very good, as per usual.

What I love about HESH in the Ontos is lobbing it over obstacles

35:48 This entire clip is insane. Imagine being the crew inside that tank hearing these large caliber shells just bouncing like rubber balls off the turret.

An interesting perspective is that because these videos expectedly take so long to produce, i almost forget that this amazing series exists and ,therefore, when a new video comes out it makes me extra happy. So don't feel any rush in making these, their quality makes up for it.