This M4 Sherman lost traction on
the relatively flat MSR near Hagaru. Trying to
navigate the mountainous route through Toktong
pass to support the 5th and 7th Marines was just
possible for the M4, almost impossible for the
heavier and underpowered M26.
The tanks did provide invaluable
artillery service around Hagaru when the Marines
lacked enough manpower to control the heights around their base
encampment. Later, during the fight-out, the
tanks did supply critical support for the
exhausted Marine
Infantrymen.