Lieutenant John Gorman Rams Tiger Tank 1944

#OnThisDay 1944 Lieutenant John Gorman from Omagh rammed his Sherman tank into a 70 tonne King Tiger tank disabling both. Gorman saved his crew, got a Firefly tank, destroyed the Tiger & rescued friendlies. He was awarded a Military Cross for his actions.

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