Every US Vehicle of WWII (The Real Catalog)

In 1939, the US Army had fewer tanks than Poland. By 1945, American industry had built over 88,000 tanks and 2.4 million trucks, equipping the entire free world.
This is the definitive technical catalog of the "Arsenal of Democracy." Unlike other videos that rely on inaccurate AI images or skip the heavy hitters, we cover the complete roster of American machinery used in World War II.
We break down the evolution of US armor, from the pre-war "Combat Cars" to the legendary M4 Sherman variants (Easy Eight, Jumbo, Firefly). We explicitly cover the vehicles other channels missed—including the M26 Pershing heavy tank, the M24 Chaffee light tank, and the massive M26 Dragon Wagon. We also debunk common myths, such as the placement of the Firefly's radio and the difference between the Lee and Grant.
Whether you are a scale modeler looking for reference details, a War Thunder player, or a history buff tired of inaccuracies, this is your ultimate guide.
🇺🇸 INCLUDED IN THIS CATALOG:
• The Scouts: Stuart, Chaffee, and Greyhound.
• The Backbone: Every major Sherman variant explained.
• The Heavy Metal: The M26 Pershing and the experimental T28 "Doom Turtle."
• The Tank Destroyers: Hellcat, Wolverine, and Jackson.
• The Unsung Heroes: The Red Ball Express trucks, Dragon Wagons, and Amphibious vehicles that won the war.
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👇 THE BIG QUESTION: Was the M26 Pershing introduced too late to matter, or was it the perfect tank for 1945? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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⚓ TIME CODES & VEHICLE LIST ⚓
0:00 Intro: The Industrial Giant
0:38 Part I: Light Tanks (Stuart & Chaffee)
0:52 M1 Combat Car & M2 Light Tank
1:16 M3 & M5 Stuart ("The Honey")
1:44 M22 Locust (Airborne Tank)
1:54 M24 Chaffee (The Modern Light Tank)

2:15 Part II: Medium Tanks (Sherman Variants)
2:25 M3 Lee vs. M3 Grant
2:53 M4 Sherman Variants (A1, A3, Easy Eight, Jumbo)
3:48 Sherman Firefly (Radio Myth Corrected) & Zippo

4:09 Part III: Heavy Tanks (The Late Arrivals)
4:23 M26 Pershing & Super Pershing
5:01 T28 Super Heavy ("Doom Turtle")

5:22 Part IV: Tank Destroyers (Speed vs. Armor)
5:39 M10 Wolverine & M18 Hellcat
6:07 M36 Jackson (90mm Gun)

6:24 Part V: Artillery & AA
6:34 M7 Priest, M12 & M40 GMC ("Long Toms")
7:02 M16 MGMC Half-Track ("Meat Chopper")

7:16 Part VI: Armored Cars & Half-Tracks
7:23 M8 Greyhound & Staghound

8:08 Part VII: Amphibious Vehicles
8:18 LVT Alligator Series & DUKW ("The Duck")

8:53 Part VIII: Logistics & Recovery (The Real Heroes)
9:07 Willys Jeep & Dodge WC
9:17 GMC CCKW (Red Ball Express)
9:28 M26 Dragon Wagon (Tank Transporter)

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