a m4 sherman named Thunderbolt VI was under the command of Colonel Creighton Abrams (right) was the united states leading tank ace with at least 50 tank kills. he would later become a general in vietnam 

Thunderbolt VI

Italian Campaign, 1944: two Sherman tank of the US Army’s 152nd Tank Bn guarding a crossroads on the road to Pisa. Note the tank on the right: is the same Sherman of the previous picture with the demijohn over the left fender. A war spoils whereof the crew is clearly very proud! In reason, likely the demijohn is riddled of Chianti! On condition that isn’t German snipers around… Victor Sierra 

Guard duty with the demijohn

Night view of an M10 Tank Destroyer firing on enemy positions in the area of Mount Belvedere, Province of Bologna, Italy, 20 February 1945.(rudeerude)