The Sherman wasn’t the best tank, but thanks to efficient American production methods it would be the most prolific. The United States built a staggering 49,234 Sherman tanks between 1942 and 1945.

Posted: May 19, 2025 | Last updated: May 19, 2025 It wasn’t the strongest or the fastest—but with numbers, reliability, and support, the Sherman became the backbone of Allied armor in WWII.