An Astounding Collection of Rare Pictures From WWII

Sniper Cover

The Allies used a variety of tanks during WWII, and in the United States M4 Sherman tanks were the order of the day. These were reliable and inexpensive and could be leased out to the British Commonwealth or Soviet Union if need be.

Sniper Cover

While the tank itself is indispensable, its actual use was often different to what you might imagine. Here, it is shown providing sniper cover to soldiers as they attempt to escape from German forces. This is one of many examples of innovative combat techniques that were used during the war.