World War 2 Tank vs Modern Abrams Tank - Who Wins? 

I served in this conflict and one of the scariest technology that does not get much of a conversation is the ability for attack, helicopters and tanks to communicate and send targeting information to the tank. The Bradleys good also send targeting information to attack. We’re a tank doesn’t even need to see what are you shooting at that is incredibly effective and suicidal to go up against.

Next week: stick vs ballistic missile, who would win?

Infographics definitely gets government funding lol

The m1a2 was not in the first Gulf War, and the bradly shoots more like 200 per minute. 😊

"Brief, but meteoric career" is up there with, "Rapid, unscheduled, disassembly"... 😂😂😂

I can tell you that the Abrams armor composition looks like a massive spiderweb on top of many other spider webs from the inside of the armor. I heard that from a tanker when I was in the Army. Now I can’t confirm it, but I believe it. Correction: more like a fustercluck of spiderwebs all over the place

"We have lost many brave men, but their sacrifice is not in vain. Our tanks now form a line of steel so powerful that all German resistance will be crushed beneath its mighty treads. Today - we will watch as Seelow falls. Along with all those foolish enough to stand in our way." Viktor Reznov

Shermans could still knock out German tanks during WWII though, they weren't completely defenseless or anything. Not all tank destroyer doctrine from the U.S. was effective either, so there's that.

What if Zelda was a girl? Am I missing something

50:15 i realize it's probably next to impossible to get all the details right about everything in a 3 hour video, especially when you consider different ways of explaining/ presenting information, but a sabot round uses that needle like projectile, not to break into pieces as you described, but to actually put so much energy into such a small space that it actually vaporizes the needle, turning it into plasma which is so hot it literally just bores through metal, gaps, ERA like it's not even there and continues on its way, until (and this part is a guess) it reaches the inside of the tank where it has enough space to diffuse and cool down to just plain old molten metal. Yea, very nasty stuff indeed.

Great compilation! Learned a lot 🤘🏻 Gotta say tho… “Sabot” is definitely pronounced “Say-bow”..

Hmmm... that'd be like comparing a house cat 🐈 to a tiger 🐅 1 v 1 fight 😄 The Tiger WILL WIN every time with little to no effort. Modern tanks would OWN WW2 tanks! Not even the Panzer VIII Maus could stand up to any modern tank!

The two worst enemies of the Sherman. The Pacific and the Atlantic

Abrams looks at Sherman and says: Granddaddy?? Is that you?

Saying that enemies will get poisoned by being near the Abrams. How about our troops inside or marching with the tank are they not poisoned? Or are you telling me, that our nation invented radioactivity that can distinguish between goodies & baddies?

Modern tanks vs WWII tanks- see also Harry Turtledove's "Worldwar" book series. A reptile race with modern-equivalent military tech invades Earth during WWII.

What if Zelda was a girl?

Zelda is the princess of the legend of Zelda. Link, (but your hero can be named anything you want)is the swordsmen set to save the land.

T-14 Aramata is the latest generation of Russian stealth weapon since it is rarely seen.

The chobbom armour was a British invention that the British tanks have been using for years and Britain only gave the Americans the armour design not that long ago it makes me laugh that every American seems to think that they invented it the armour design is ahead of its time and it will be used for many years to come

the question is how many scenarios would you have to run through for a WW2 tank to even get off the first shot? an abrams sent back to WW2 in the wrong hands could change history if the timing were right.

If you were to pit a Sherman against an Abrams the worst it could do is leave a scratch. The Abrams' chobham composite armor would barely have a dent, if even that.

Very informative

My dad was a tank driver in desert storm

Bringing the Pain in a Rainbow of Flavors!

You guys at the infographics should check up on your sources and biases

If we are talking M1 Abraham vs Legion, remember the Legions did actually face off against the “tank” of the ancient world, elephants. They did it both under our favourite megalomaniac, Julius Caesar and earlier under Scipio Africanous Julius faced off against Pompey the Great, in the civil war, who was supposed by Juba of the Numidians, a North African kingdom that possibly is either in modern day Algeria or Morocco, location unknown. From Caesar’s own account of the battle of Thapsus, modern day Tunisia, 60 war elephants participated, while a few of them were killed, most of them were scared off, as a fair few of them were recently captured and not yet fully trained under Numidian control I highly doubt a bunch of guys with spears and short swords can “scare” off an Abrahams. I figure a well trained American crew would be more fascinated than scared of them. Scipio’s encounter with elephants is less well documented- he didn’t have a habit of bringing his nephew with him who was a good historian (the nephew I’m referring to is the man who would become Augustus, Octavius) Also one of the legions biggest problems is that they’re not very good at adapting quickly, see also Hannibal Barca’s rampage for 6 years before they started adapting to his tactics, or when they straight up walked head first into an ambush despite knowing it was there in Germany

Your wrong infographics, the German tanks are hella expensive because Germans needed to buy a lot of premium ammo!

That first video felt like a one sided school yard "yeah? But my dad..." argument

I love how unbiased you are with the russians 😏

Is there ever gonna be another episode of I Survived X Days Nuclear War or I Survived X Days of the Invasion?

I thought this was a regular video but it’s a FOUR HOUR VIDEO!?!?!?!?!

That’s crazy. 3.5 hours of material 👏👏

44:01 at least I'm still alive to remember the funk😂

The thing that bugs me about this is when he said the Sherman had a good if not great gun when in reality they got outgunned almost the entire war. The 75mm gun they used was a short barrel and hardly penetrated German tanks or armor. When they say in movies they have to hit the back of the German tanks to knock them out they truly meant that most the time. It wasn’t until the longer barrel Sherman’s came out that they had a true cannon worth bragging about. Other than that great video!

The last one about the Roman legion vs a modern tank, there’s an entire anime that explains how that would go. Its name is GATE

The grey Abrams X is a technology demonstrator . The M1A2 SEPv3 is the most modern Abrams in service. No Abrams sold to other nations get the US armour package. That is the reason it was removed. The Leopard II armour depends on the armour package. There are various packages offered.

Uh... where are the Shermans?

This would make a good movie.

The Germans didn’t nickname the Sherman tank “zippos” because most Germans probably hadn’t ever seen a zippo lighter. Instead, they called the relatively easily destroyed Shermans “Ronsons”, which was the lighter brand they would’ve been familiar with and who’s motto was “one strike and it lights”. Not exactly a compliment. Why say “zippo” instead? Given the state of education in the US, I guess I can’t blame you 😆

Im also not for sure about the shermans using a direct oil or fuel injection for a smoke screen like the soviet tanks with diesel engines used the shermans used White phos rounds and smoke canisters launchers like german tanks used which im not certain of about the canisters but im positive the Shermans used willy p rounds for concealment smoke

"Panzer" means "armour"... Panzerkampfwagen... armoured battle vehicle... what you're talking about is either the Panther Panzer or the Tiger Panzer... so, the modern Leopard tank is also a "Panzer" Love your videos, BTW

One Abrams could take on the entire platoon of WW 2 tanks an win!~ it's Chobham armor alone could withstand the shells of the past with ease!~

You can always tell who gets their WW2 history from pop culture. The zippo lighter comment about Sherman’s wasn’t an issue unique to the Sherman. Early panzers and early Sherman’s both faced this issue until wet ammo storage became a thing. Not to mention, 85% of all German armor produced in the war were of the Pz I-IV variety which Sherman’s could handle. They only couldn’t handle the heavy German designs which isn’t a surprise considering that’s why the Germans designed them lol. Once wet ammo storage became a thing the Sherman had the highest crew survivability of any tank in the war. And was mechanical far more reliable than a Pz IV or T34

The Battle of Kursk did not involve 23,000 tanks. More like 2,300 - 5000 ish. So I'm assuming that was just a typo. You would think someone would've fact checked that & been like: "Man I dunno; 23,000 tanks doesn't quite sound right...". Lol

Panzer is simply the german word for tank. Which one of the many german WW2 tank types is your Panzer?

Sherman with the derp gun. Yin can with a artillery gun was dangerous. But German tanks were simply the best. But one red phosphorus flare down the barrel and the Abrams is decommissioned

The US used B-17 bombers to destroy German tanks. But very rarely and not without difficulty. Mainly the Normandy, Cobra breakout against German armored units. This was overkill but it was a vital attack against well prepared German positions. US WW2 tank destroyers actually had less armor than Sherman's. These Tiger killers used speed, mobility and firepower to hunt German tanks. Though successful the WW2 US tank destroyer concept was cancelled. Sherman tanks were well used against T-34 tanks in Korea. And Israeli Sherman's destroyed T-55 tanks in 1973. The Abrams is a multirole tank. And the AH-64 is now an excellent tank destroyer for support. The Bradley is also an excellent antitank system with guns, missiles and dismounted infantry anti-tank teams. But more vulnerable than the Abrams. And there are a number of other antitank options for the US. The Bradley and Apache have multirole capabilities. But anti tank capability was a designed capability from the start during the Cold War. WW2 US tank destroyers did take losses but were generally able to destroy more German tanks. They were intended to be rapidly deployed defensive units to stop German tank breakthroughs. But they usually ended up in a more offensive role as German units were in defense or retreat. This meant Sherman's usually had to attack prepared German positions and ambushes. Once ammo storage on Sherman tanks was improved the risk of fires was greatly reduced. Sherman tank loss and crew loss rates were far lower than T-34s. The Sherman's were war winning tanks. 4000 served in the USSR. It was far more reliable than poor quality WW2 T-34 tanks. After WW2 the quality of T-34s and there features were much better. They could all be fitted with radios. And better quality material and workmanship. Most WW2 T-34s were lost. About 44 000. Compared to 12 000 Sherman's lost in WW2. All Sherman tanks that saw combat had to be transported by trains and ships. So they had to fit into regular transport ships loaded by cranes. When it was designed they had no specialist tank landing ships. This limited its size and weight. The US lacked engines and gear boxes for an effective heavy tank. The Pershing was not reliable. And by the wars end the Pershing was a medium tank and not a heavy. Perishing's were retired long before Sherman's. Only a handful of Perishing's saw combat in WW2. And in Korea the Sherman's were often preferred. A great feature of the Sherman was its generous turret ring. This allowed increasingly larger guns. The very effective German 75mm Panther gun was developed by the French after WW2. The Israelis fitted the French 75mm guns to its Sherman's. As US guns were not available. And used well in 1973. So the Sherman deserves a better reputation. Research on US tank unit crew losses shows they were generally much lower than infantry casualties. Says Chieftain, War Thunder.. Champion of the Sherman.

26 Years on a Tank to include Desert Storm. None of my crews or myself ever pooped in the tank.

And just a few days ago, nearly one month from this video, another T-90 got ambushed by two Bradley's, which isn't meant to take on tanks. What a joke.

9:36 Mmm yes, a 76 on a 85, so real

What does the killdozer have to do with m4 sherman vs m1 Abrahams

0:06 wait, what?! yes

The M1 Abrams is the danger. It's the one who knocks 😅

I dont know why sherman got a bad name when the allies basic used the sherman for basically anything on every combat field in ww2

4:10 gotta be a joke, it’s literally called depleted and how would the crew survive if it was accurate?😂😂😂

3:49 Gaijin: chilling. “let’s leak the armour composition on the game forums!” NOOOOOOO-

The Mays was never completed or used, 2 HULLS were completed and both were test models

And yet you couldn't tell us where that man's axe resides today eh?

Many people forgot that the soviets "liberated" most of SE Europe with Shermans and not T-34s.

The British where the greatest at deception during WWII Some of the missions pulled off using deception where unbelievable from inflatable vehicles, bodys washing up to Royal navy ships dressed as a German ship and sailing right into a german U-boat base and putting it out of action for the rest of the War

why do the tracks look so big?

The background music gets annoying quick :|

The Russlans aren't the only ones to fire ATGMs from main battle tank guns. Israel got such a missile as well. It's called Lahat, has a range of 8 km (5 miles) and is available in a 120 and 105 mm version.

A HUMVEE w a TOW launcher on it could defeat a Sherman tank before the Sherman knew it was even there

Going on a liquid diet, while in combat is something that’s encouraging because quite frankly, a liquid diet cuts down on the amount of debris that has to be thrown out of the tank

Yea, Abrams runs JP8, SAME AS EVERY ARMY VEHICLE INCLUDING HELICOPTERS

That is a Panzerkampfwagen IV and that IV is quite important

Air, air and air superiority

1:20 Push up with the Sherman.

I believe The Zippo was a catch-phrase started as the Sherman lighter. It was embellished as The Zippo so that Congress would fund wet rack stowage and other modifications

I love how they still try to make the T90 look like a good tank.

The Abrahams was not the first tank to feature Chobham armour. The first tank to feature Chobham Armour was the British Challenger tank. Even a tertiary google search prooves this is the case.

"Button house"... That first building should be called a survival shack. What a misleading introduction. Without a shower, that isn't a house, it's nothing more than an extra backyard office/room for the rich who already have a real house and large property, like the second building. The idea of renting that out to anyone should be criminal. But these "houses" would be a nice luxury addition to a property admittedly.

The sherman firefly it gun can still pen the side for Abram tank tho

It's kind of ironic that our military technology philosophy reflects that of the Germans in WW2.

I like tanks, thanks😁

Alternive title : The tank in WW2 that the americans supply their allies used vs Some 120MM tank that can be destroyed using RPG 29 in 2007.

Ill save you 3 hours. The Sherman is a great tank but its no match for the M1 Abrams.

Sure..... let's compare a tank from the forties with one from at least 30 years later... It's like comparing a civil war hand crank gatling gun to the 30mm gat found on the A-10.

Absolutely funny to hear the comparison of the T90 to the Abrams. When this video was put out, everyone was drinking the Russian kool-aid. Now we know with the war in Ukraine, the T90 is and always has been a paper tiger. There's nothing Russia has that compares to western arms.

Tank really are the heart of the army

All of these stories this guy tell have been changed up and twisted.

Which panzer 1 ,2,4,5,6 the made a lot

Which panzer?

T-34 is not used cuz of low budget,they use it so they dont waste new ones on weaker country,they even use old weapons,and old planes

If im not mistaken didn’t russia win with a fraction of their military power? Yes they took a while but the US had to spend billions too keep Ukraine going. also when i say win i mean they took the region they were going after. You are talking like they are powerless but they are a huge threat and we should take caution with them

i wouldnt say a panzer 4 is easy to maintain. they were produced by hand and were "bespoke" for lack of better words

Today:fancy and strong but then: baddas and strong. Chosse your characther.

Another thing is the Sherman had to face it turret to fire The Abbram can be 180 degree from its target and hit it. Also i didn't see it mentioned the speed of the Abbram. But i will say its higher then whats claimed. Ive had them pass me. When I was doing 75 mph. So im Going to guess from 80 to 90. It wasnt a lot faster then the M920 I was driving. But it was faster. I was surprised when i see it. Just glad the mud puppies never seen us. Never will foget the day i topped a ridge and seen the mud puppies ahead. I started slamming the geats down as i locked it up. And the jaks were screaming. I know them mud puppies heard and seen me at thier check point.

Ghost Army was different during WWII than today Ghost Army Unit just curious

the real question is that will we ever remake the Sherman?

the real question is , how many t- 72´s do you need against an Abrahams of the new kind ? can they even hurt him ?

Ive actually masterbated in the driver hatch of a Abram and the gunners turret room in a Bradley the cheese omelette MRE lol😅

I don't know where the guy's getting his information on the best tanks of the world. First and second spot winners are not the French or China . I would have to say Israel, israel would be number one and the second would the Abram a2 or -e3😅🎉

10:10 they do still have thermal sights though they are worse quality ones of Russian manufacture.

Meanwhile in 2024: Gaijin: “We don’t believe that the Abrams has Depleted Uranium Armor”

I am surprised they don't already use remote controlled machine guns on the turret. That has been around since ww 2.

I thought the pak 43 was an 88mm gun the pak 40 was the long barrel 75mm gun like the Panther tanks used and the pak 43 L71 was the 88mm version like the Tiger 2 King Tiger used and the pak 43 L56 was the shorter 88mm the Tiger 1 used kinda like the Pak 40 was the shorter barrel 75mm was the version the Panzer 4 tanks used im not certain what the super short barrel 75mm the early panzer 4 tanks had that was more for anti infantry high explosive rounds was used

The Abrams, in other news water is wet.