#medium_tanks

During the Second World War, there is no doubt that Germany led the world in military designs and innovations. However, in the years after the war, a near legendary status has surrounded Germany’s tanks, with names such as the Panther, Tiger I and King Tiger (and, of course, the redoubtable Maus) all coming to mind as nearly indestructable fighting machines. But was this actually the case? Were Panzers as amazing as we have been led to believe, and how have they gained such a formidable reputation?

Out of all the tanks in the Panzer IV family, the Panzer IV H is perhaps one of, if not the most famous. With good armament, solid armor, and respectable mobility, the Panzer IV H’s reputation lives on in War Thunder, where it can be quite fun to play. It almost serves as a bridge between the lighter tanks of the early war and the late-war German beasts. In today’s article, we’re going to look at the Panzer IV H’s strengths and weaknesses, which tactics to use, and how to get the most out of playing Germany’s workhorse!

The T-44-100 is a late WWII-era Soviet medium tank. It features a well-rounded armor profile that is comparable to the later T-54 series of tanks, and sports a heavy armament that is roughly equivalent to the US T15E1 and the German KwK43. Surprisingly, it even has mobility better than its predecessor, the T-34-85! These features grant the T-44-100 great sniping and flanking abilities, letting it excel in all situations regardless of engagement ranges. However, its poor turret armor can often be exploited by attentive enemies, and it has a somewhat poor suspension/vertical drive which makes return shots take noticeably longer than in most other vehicles as the gun can take a while to stabilize. Regardless, even with these flaws, the T-44-100 is exceptionally well-rounded and can take on almost any threat it faces from any range — something that can’t be said for many other tanks at its BR.

Named after John J. Pershing, General of the Armies and mentor to many of the Generals that led America to victory during the Second World War, the M26 Pershing was the U.S. Army’s first heavy tank to see frontline service during the conflict. Although its service was limited, the Pershing proved to be one of the most important vehicles in U.S. military history for other reasons than its combat performance.

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 Gongchen tank would become the first tank in service with the People’s Liberation Army. It helped the army of the Chinese Communist Party in numerous battles, including the siege of Jinzhou. A symbol of the PLA’s humble beginnings and its triumphant, hard-fought revolutionary spirit, paving the way for a modern armored force.

The Magach 1 was one of the first, modern, US-made main battle tanks to enter into the Israeli armored corps during the second half of the 1960s. Despite not taking part directly in the conflicts that occurred in those years, the Magach 1 was instrumental in bolstering the numbers and effectiveness of the IDF (Israeli Defense Force). This article aims to offer the reader a brief overview of its history before its retirement and conversion to the Magach 3.

This article will summarize the history of the German Panzerkampfwagen IV medium tank and its variants, including their development, production, and service history. The Pz.Kpfw. IV was one of the most produced fully tracked German armoured vehicles of the Second World War, second only to the Sturmgeschütz III assault gun. In addition to its original role as a medium tank, the chassis of the Pz.Kpfw. IV served as a versatile platform for many self-propelled weapon designs.

The Panzer IV F2 is part of the German medium tank line. Different from the early Panzer IV tanks, the Panzer IV F2 variant features a 75 mm KwK40 L43 long-barrelled cannon. This provides the Panzer IV F2 with much-increased projectile velocity and armor penetration compared to its predecessors. The Panzer IV F2 even has great mobility, allowing it to outrun most medium and heavy opponents. However, the tank’s poorly armored hull and turret leave it vulnerable to most enemy guns it may encounter. Regardless of these flaws, the Panzer IV F2 remains an enjoyable tank to play; with the tactics outlined below, players can achieve strong results in this vehicle.

Today, folks, we're going to look at a big hopper, namely the M3 Lee or Grant. These weren't its only names; it was mockingly called the Cathedral by the Americans because of its silhouette, while the Germans called it “Grab für sechs Freunde” (Grave for six friends), making fun of the tank's flammability. However, it not only had many names but also many variations and versions, some of which you've never heard of, are fake, or are among the most famous in the world. It was also operated by a wide variety of users. And that’s not all: Bernard Montgomery (also called “Monty”) even used an M3 Grant as his personal tank; its nickname was also “Monty“.