German tanks were feared not only for their armor and cannons, but for the weapon hidden inside them. The MG 34 served as the backbone of German armored firepower, mounted in turrets, hulls and anti ...

The M4 Sherman was the backbone of Allied armored forces in World War II. It devastated German armor and infantry across North Africa and Europe, leaving an indelible mark on tank design and military ...

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World War II armor carries a lot of mythology. Some of it is stylish and cinematic. Much of it is just wrong. When you peel back the slogans and the memes, the numbers tell a calmer story. Crew ...

When we think of Germany’s armored might in World War II, names like Tiger and Panther often dominate the conversation[...] ...

"Department of the Army pamphlet no. 20-202." "The material for this pamphlet was prepared for the Historical Division, EUCOM, by a group of former German generals, general staff officers, and tank ...

The U.S. Army Rangers of World War II were brand new in the summer of 1942. Though the “Ranger” name had roots in America’s colonial wars, the modern battalions were created in Britain at the urging ...

Though spared from actual warfare, the tank’s role in deterrence and crisis response was crucial, influencing global military dynamics and leaving an indelible mark on armored history. During the Cold ...

What if Nazi Germany never fought Britain, never sent Rommel to Africa, and never declared war on America? What if[...] ...

Summary and Key Points: During World War II, the entertainment industry played a significant role in supporting the war effort, including Walt Disney’s collaboration with the Canadian military to ...

In the summer of 1942, the British Eighth Army was losing the war in North Africa. Erwin Rommel’s Afrika Korps had smashed through the Gazala line, captured Tobruk, and sent the British reeling back ...