Beyond Borders: M47 Patton’s Legacy Explored through its Specifications, Variants, and Operations
During the Cold War, the M47 Patton, the second American tank bearing General George S. Patton's name, was vital. It was never the subject of American action, but NATO and SEATO partners developed a dependence on it. The M47, equipped with a 90mm cannon and a distinctive machine gun placed on its hull, demonstrated its versatility in battles ranging from the Suez Crisis to the Croatian War of Independence.
