A heavy American tank of the M26 Pershing/M46 Patton family stands as a static memorial at Fort Knox, Kentucky, longtime home of the U.S. Army Armor School. Introduced at the close of World War II, this tank family bridged the gap between wartime medium tanks and the postwar generation of American armor, seeing continued service and evolution into the Korean War era. Tanks like this were frequently retired from active fleets and placed on permanent outdoor display at armor posts to commemorate the branch's history for trainees and visitors. Project: 218590