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In which operation did Devers want to use the M26 Pershing?

  • Battle of the Bulge

  • Operation Torch

  • Operation Overlord

  • Operation Market Garden

Answer

Operation Overlord, often known as D-Day, was the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II. Devers wanted to deploy the M26 Pershing, an American heavy tank, in this important operation. The M26 Pershing offered improved armor and firepower compared to the M4 Sherman, the primary Allied tank at the time.
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