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The Panzerkampfwagen IV (PzKpfw IV), more commonly referred to as the Panzer IV, was a tank developed by Nazi Germany and used extensively in WW2. It was designed initially as an infantry-support medium tank, to work in conjunction with the anti-tank crews. Later in the war, it was up-gunned and up-armored, and took over the tank-fighting role. The Panzer IV was the most common German tank of World War II, and was used as the base for many other fighting vehicles, such as tank destroyers and self-propelled antiaircraft guns. By the end of the war nearly 9000 had been built.

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Panzer III
n 1936 german industry passed to develope a true battle tank using the experiences got with the previous panzers. Panzer III Ausf. E (Sd.Kfz. 141), armed with a 37mm L46 gun (muzzle speed of 762 m/s), appeared in less than a hundred (previous III models included) during the polish campaign. Circa 300 Panzer III were ready for French campaign, too few to fill the Panzerdivisionen's order of battle and so being often replaced by the light PzKpfw 38(t)s, 35(t)s and IIs; this last operation proved the "foolness" of using 37mm gun against the heavy armored tanks such as the Char B1-bis or the british Matildas. A handful of new Ausf. F, armed with 50mm L42 KwK 38 was tested in the final days of the campaign. Ausf. Fs and heavier armored Ausf. Gs formed the bulk of General Rommel's Afrika Korps when it landed in Libya on 28th February 1941 for reinforcing the Italian anti-tank defence. Experience on the field proved necessity of better tropicalization in both engine filters and turret ventilation.


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Sherman M4
In March 1941 the U.S army decided it needed a new tank to replace the Grant M2A1. After looking at five different proposals the Sherman M4 was chosen. Production began early in 1942. The original armament was a 75mm gun capable of firing high explosive shells. Its 500hp engine had a maximum speed of 26mph. This was replaced by a 76mm high-velocity gun in February 1944. The tank's suspension was redesigned and improved by the beginning of 1945.

Although inferior to the best German and Soviet tanks in armament and protection, it was superior in terms of reliability, serviceability and cost-effectiveness. The British army used the Sherman Tank at El Aleman in 1942 and by 1943 was the mainstay of Allied operations in Africa and Europe.

No picture available. sry guys

Like last time i want u guys to do a lil reaserch.



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Sparta   Tanks on the Battle field   03/17/06 4:14pm
FeezyWeezy   [b]PzKpfw 1 / Panzerkampfwagen I / Panzer I [b][u...   03/18/06 10:31am
FeezyWeezy   Ok I had my Breakfast and Coffee... time for Panze...   03/18/06 11:56am
FeezyWeezy   k, played some Barb and now it's time for the ...   03/18/06 2:15pm
Sparta   Iamma call u the history man dude   03/18/06 3:08pm
FeezyWeezy   Ok, played some with Blinky and his Finnish friend...   03/18/06 5:27pm
FeezyWeezy   [size=4][b][size=4]PzKpfw 6 / Panzerkampfwagen VI ...   03/18/06 7:01pm
Sparta   Tiger tank After years of research for a heavy n...   03/18/06 8:15pm
FeezyWeezy   Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf. B / Tiger II [b][size=1...   03/18/06 9:24pm
Sparta   Thats my boy finding the shit i dont lol :D :D ...   03/18/06 11:08pm
Sparta   Japanese Type 95 [color=#000000]The Japanese ...   03/19/06 12:20am
FeezyWeezy   Well its just crap that you find nice pictures and...   03/19/06 7:50am
Sparta   True :P   03/19/06 9:52am
+KS+ Blinky Bill   Man..., this topic is getting bigger and wider all...   03/19/06 11:37am
FeezyWeezy   Man..., this topic is getting bigger and wider al...   03/19/06 12:29pm
Sparta   Hey dont forget ur buddy sparta   03/19/06 12:08pm
+KS+ Blinky Bill   This may go a little bit off topic but just had to...   03/20/06 5:38am
Maj. H8Red   that's it I'm buyin a friggin tank :P   03/20/06 12:05pm
Sparta   I call shotty hate :flm   03/20/06 1:05pm
Hellfighter   oh sure - lump in tank destroyers, assault guns, a...   03/20/06 5:27pm
FeezyWeezy   I'll do that tomorrow   03/20/06 5:48pm
Sparta   THE Brits The 79th Armoured Division was a special...   03/20/06 6:37pm
FeezyWeezy   If u ask me The brits arent important in the 2nd ...   03/20/06 6:50pm
Sparta   Not battle wise they rock in that direction but ia...   03/20/06 7:00pm
Sparta   [b]M-22 Locust light Airborne tank World War II st...   03/20/06 9:45pm
Sparta   Just for You Hellfighter! Three Black Americ...   03/20/06 10:02pm
Hellfighter   Just for You Hellfighter! ......... Hope ya ...   03/20/06 11:30pm
Sparta   For Hellfighter Bout Woman soldiers As in World W...   03/21/06 4:46pm
Hellfighter   [u][b]For Hellfighter Bout Woman soldiers [cente...   03/21/06 6:07pm
Sparta   Iam Sry I got a bit Off topic But I've returne...   03/21/06 5:46pm
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Sparta   Ok so I took a long Nap And well Guess the Ruskie ...   03/21/06 7:17pm
Sparta   Wow longest thread ever made by urs truely :mobrul...   03/21/06 8:34pm
Sparta   Gotta Please the Masses LOl http://www.24hourmuse...   03/21/06 9:37pm
Hellfighter   ok Sparta-to help you out :P , here are some other...   03/22/06 3:07pm


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