On that note, there's actually a 105mm howitzer Sherman at Fort Benning that's had a truly amazing history. I hope they restore it only to the point of preventing any further deterioration, and let her wear her battle scars with pride.
According to
the video: This tank started with the Americans, and deployed to and fought in Italy during WWII. It's later given to the Italian army under the mutual-defense programs, and then prior to 1979 is sold to the Iranians and served under the Shah, and then under the Ayatollah. It goes on to fight against the Iraqis, is captured by their forces, and used against the Iranians. Then it gets weird - it was still serving with the Iraqis in 1991, and was engaged by forces under 2nd Armored Division, possibly during 3rd Brigade's push through the Battle of 73 Easting or the Battle of Norfolk. Left behind, it was repaired by the Iraqis and returned to service, reappearing
again in 2003 when it was spotted hiding under a bridge and was plinked by a Maverick missile - the splashed damage visible behind the turret is from that hit. After that, she got brought home.