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Throughout the Second World War, the Wehrmacht captured large numbers of Soviet T-34s on the Eastern front, many of which were repaired and returned to service, under the designation Panzerkampfwagen 747(r). While most of these examples remained largely unchanged apart from the addition of German radios and paint schemes, etc, a fair number were converted into various vehicles capable of fulfilling roles far beyond that of a medium tank.
The Panther series is one of the most iconic tank lineages in history, and its reputation lives on in War Thunder. Fast, well-armed, and well-armored, the Panther is an absolute joy to play. It’s also one of the few tanks in the German tech tree that doesn’t heavily sacrifice armor for speed, giving it a playstyle that stands out from many of its German counterparts. In today’s article, we’ll take a look at the Panther’s strengths and weaknesses, the tactics that suit it best, and how to get the most out of one of Germany’s most iconic cats.
The Jagdpanzer 38(t) “Hetzer” is part of Germany’s formidable tank destroyer line. However, this tank has less armor than most of its fellow German tank destroyers. Because of this, the Jagdpanzer 38(t) has a different playstyle than most German TDs and can truly be a joy to experience if done right. In today’s article, we are going to look at the different strengths and weaknesses of the Jagdpanzer 38(t), what tactics to use, and how to get the most out of this little tank destroyer.
The King Tiger is one of the most famous tanks known today, which is very impressive considering its age, but there are many misinterpretations, myths, and misunderstood facts going around, as well as a few blurry lines here and there, which I will aim to dismiss.
Many Garfords remained to take part in the Russian Civil War after suffering relatively few losses in World War I. Some others were captured by the Germans, Czechs, and Balts, among others. After the war ended, they continued to serve in the Red Army and in states that could not afford new armored vehicles.
StuG III, or Sturmgeschütz III, was the most-produced self-propelled gun (SPG) of the Wehrmacht, with over 9,000 units built. This legendary SPG, built on the chassis of the Panzer III medium tank, was produced by the German industry from 1940 to 1945, undergoing numerous upgrades and improvements. In addition to Germany, the StuG was used by Italy, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Finland, and the Soviet Union. In the game, four StuG III modifications are available.
The Sturer Emil is a German tank destroyer designed to engage and destroy enemy heavy tanks. It was equipped with a powerful 12.8 cm cannon, similar to the main guns of the Jagdtiger and Maus. Its armor-piercing shells had excellent penetration and could effectively engage heavily armored vehicles. However, this formidable firepower came with many drawbacks, which limited its production and combat use. So, how is the “Stubborn Emil” like in War Thunder, and how can you make the most of its strengths? Read on to find out.
Germany had already toyed with the idea of possessing its own aircraft carrier during the First World War; this was to be called Ausonia, but it was never seriously pursued. However, shortly after the termination of the Treaty of Versailles, a new carrier project was initiated, based on the experience of other major powers such as Japan, the USA, and Great Britain, acquired through exchanges or espionage. Ultimately, not a single aircraft carrier was fully commissioned or built. The Graf Zeppelin was largely completed, but its construction was halted, while its sister ship, Aircraft Carrier B, was abandoned during construction. During the design of the accompanying aircraft, some were built specifically for the project, such as the Arado 197. However, this met with little approval from the Luftwaffe, which is why modifications of existing aircraft like the Bf 109 T, the Ju 87 C or T, or the Fi 167 found more favor.
The Wiesel is a small armored weapons carrier (AWC) that can boast a wide variety of armaments capable of accomplishing many tasks. Since its development in 1969, the Wiesel still serves the German Bundeswehr to this day. With its small size and quick agility, the name “Wiesel” was very fitting.
