In 2018, Paraguay remained one of the last nations to field the M4 Sherman, a tank that once spearheaded Allied offensives in the second world war. Acquired from Argentina in the 1980s, these aging machines were no longer frontline assets but continued to serve in operational training and support roles, as well as in ceremonial duties within the Paraguayan Army. While their combat effectiveness had long been surpassed by modern armor, the Shermans were maintained by dedicated crews who saw them as more than relics, they were symbols of resilience and military tradition
The M4A1, M4A2, and M4A3 were among the various versions used by the Paraguayan military; each had unique characteristics, such as varying hull styles, engine types, and weaponry. It is difficult to identify the precise models that are in Paraguayan military without clarification. Paraguay probably only uses one variation, but more proof is required to be sure.
And of course, there were doubts about their usefulness on modern battlefield. Their 75mm guns, which were feared in the 1940s, were no match for modern armors, and spare parts were hard to come by. 10 Shermans were in active-duty service in Paraguay in 2016, and they were eventually retired in April 2018.