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Panzer, series of battle tanks fielded by the German army in the 1930s and ’40s. The six tanks in the series constituted virtually all of Germany’s tank production from 1934 until the end of World War II in 1945. Panzers provided the striking power of Germany’s panzer (armoured) divisions.
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Panzer is indeed the German word for tank, but the Leopard 2 does in fact not have "Panzer" or "Panzerkampfwagon" as part of its name or even official designation. This is unlike the German WW2 tanks, which were literally named/designated Panzerkampfwagen.
Apr 8, 2020 · Today, Panzer is a loanword, notably in the context of the German military. But it is a bit more confusing because the first German "tank" was the Sturmpanzerwagen (Armored assault vehicle)...
The Panzer III's armor was upgraded to 70 mm by additional plates, and spaced armor was introduced to protect against shaped charge (high-explosive anti-tank) attacks. However the first Panzer IV tanks with 75 mm L/48 cannon marked the end of the Panzer III's role as the German main tank.
Sep 27, 2016 · 3) The Panther was the third most-produced German armoured fighting vehicle, after the Sturmgeschütz III assault gun/tank destroyer at 9,408 units, and the Panzer IV tank at 8,298 units.
The Panther was intended to counter the Soviet T-34 medium tank and to replace the Panzer III and Panzer IV. Nevertheless, it served alongside the Panzer IV and the heavier Tiger I until the end of the war.
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Lesson Summary. Frequently Asked Questions. Why was the Panzer tank so good? The Panzer tanks were so good not because they had radically different designs than other tanks at the time but...
