Krupp Räumer S – A 130 Ton German Freak
One of the most bizarre vehicles created during the Second World War is the Räumer S, a massive 130-ton machine
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Why the Panther’s Armor was Worse than You Think
Today, we will look at the major flaw of the German Panther tank, and look at the faulty metals used
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The PaK 40 auf RSO – A Tank Destroyer with an Overly Large Gun
The term “glass cannon” is often used to signify a vehicle with lots of firepower, but minimal armor. The PaK
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Germany’s Nashorn Tank Destroyer with an 88 mm
During the Second World War Germany modified many smaller hulls to carry disproportionately large guns. The Nashorn tank destroyer was
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The Kettenkrad – is it a Motorcycle or a Tank?
The Kettenkrad is a truly unusual vehicle for the simple fact that no other vehicle like it has entered service,
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Germany’s E100 Superheavy Tank that Weighed 136 Tons
The E100 is a fascinating, elusive superheavy tank developed by Germany during the Second World War. At 136 tons its
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The Myth of the Tiger II’s “Porsche” and “Henschel” Turrets
The Tiger II was built with two different turrets that are often referred to as “Porsche” and “Henschel” turrets, under
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When Germany Pretended Panthers were M10s
Everyone enjoys fancy dress… but how about on a tank? That’s what Germany did in late 1944, when they dressed
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The Luchs – Germany’s Cutest Tank
The Luchs is the tank community’s favourite “cute” tank – why? Just look at it! With its tiny gun, small
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The 300 mm Thick Steel Turrets on the Siegfried Line
Ground combat during the Second World War almost exclusively employed manoeuvre-based tactics and strategy, as opposed to stationary, fixed-positional warfare.
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