The remains of U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Gene F. Walker, an M4 Sherman Tank commander killed during World War II, will be interred Jan. 26 at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego. Walker, a native of ...

Meet Creighton Williams Abrams Jr., the greatest American tank commander of World War II. This video explores his leadership of the 37th Tank Battalion, his aggressive tactics that cut through German ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Gen. George S. Patton Jr. observed that, “By perseverance ...

For years, Second Lieutenant Gene Walker’s family had limited information about him. They relied on old photos and newspaper clippings. “We knew he was a handsome guy,” said Lindsay Collingwood, ...

Since their introduction at the Battle of the Somme in World War I, tanks have solidified their position as the bully on the block. Armor plating, lethal firepower, and mobility were all game changers ...

Anne Collingwood came into the world without a father. Army 2nd Lt. Gene F. Walker, a World War II tank commander, died in battle while pushing into Germany alongside General George S. Patton’s army.

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Famed German general Erwin Rommel, nicknamed “the Desert ...