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The main weakness of the Panther tank was its much thinner (40-50 mm thick) side armour. The thinner side armour was necessary to keep the tank's overall weight within reasonable bounds, but it made the Panther vulnerable to attacks from the side by most Allied and Soviet tank and anti-tank guns.
M4 Sherman - Overview: The iconic American tank of World War II, the M4 Sherman was employed in all theaters of the conflict by the US Army and Marine Corps, as well as most Allied nations. Considered a medium tank, the Sherman initially mounted a 75mm gun and had a crew of five.