M46 Patton Heavy Tank

First entering combat during the Korean War, the M46 Patton proved to be a formidable match against North Korean T-34 tanks. Landing with the 6th Tank Battalion in August 1950, the M46 played a vital role in the defence of the Pusan Perimeter and later supported the amphibious landings at Inchon. Though its active service was brief, the M46 cemented its place as a key component of the US armoured force in Korea.