Talk:M46 Patton
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Exports?
If, as the text says, it was only exported to Belgium, why are France and Italy listed as operators? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.131.162.234 (talk) 06:10, 28 March 2013 (UTC)
Patton or Pershing
I have several books that claim the official "name" of the M46 was actually Pershing, and that it was only known unofficially as the Patton. Has anyone else heard that? I can't remember the titles of the book at the moment but they have proven credible in the past. I believe that one was written by Christopher Foss. He might be wrong, as many internet sources claim it also to be the Patton.SAWGunner89 16:53, 5 July 2007 (UTC)
- M46 has never been named "Patton" because was an improved M26 Pershing!
--Care Alto (talk) 08:41, 1 January 2008 (UTC)
- The M46 is a improved Pershing only, nothing else! Nickname Patton I and Patton II was reserved for the M47 and M48! But...PATTONMANIA is a disease in this part of WP! I'll give up!
- --Care Alto (talk) 08:38, 4 January 2008 (UTC)
Note: Ordnance Technical Committee Minutes (OCM/OTCM) #32312 dated July 30, 1948 names the M46 as a Patton tank. Page 14, "Patton: A History of the American Main Battle Tank." By R. P. Hunnicutt (1984 edition), Presidio Press. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.114.0.105 (talk) 03:14, 26 October 2008 (UTC)
Patton is also correct according to Pershing/Patton in Action: T26/M26/M46 and M47 Patton by Jim Mesko (Squadron/Signal's Armor #40,
Korean war
Here's a breakdown of US tank strength for the entire war from Steve Zaloga's "The M26/M46 Pershing Tanks 1943-53"
M4 Sherman: 679
M26 Pershing: 309
M46 Patton: 200
M24 Chaffee: 138