The basic tactic and strategy used with Shermans facing Tigers was two decoys so the third could slip behind the Tiger and hit it from behind, the rear being the Tiger's only vulnerability. Great.
As in may things during WWII, the Allies/US used attrition as their primary weapon. The US could mass produce Shermans which were inferior to the Tiger. The Germans could not however match the production rate. The same applied to Germany's aircraft and pilots. The US could throw bodies at the Germans while the Germans could not replace their losses.
This doesn't take away from individual acts of bravery, heroism and almost-genius improvisation on the part of the US forces. THAT is what carried the day.
Last edited by Gunny; 06-14-2020 at 01:11 PM.
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