When tanks first appeared on the battlefields of the First World War, they created a fundamental problem for military planners. How could one stop an armored vehicle that was protected against machine-gun fire and small arms? The answer initially seemed straightforward: build larger and more powerful anti-tank guns. But as tanks became faster, more heavily … Read More “The Rise of the Tank Destroyer in the Second World War” »
Tag: Armoured Warfare
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When people think of tanks in the Second World War, iconic German vehicles such as the Tiger and Panther often come to mind. Yet it was the tanks of the Allied nations that ultimately rolled from the beaches of Normandy to the heart of Berlin and from the deserts of North Africa to the islands … Read More “Steel Victory: The Tanks of the Allied Powers During the Second World War” »
