The Sturmpanzerwagen A7V was the only tank Germany built during WWI. It was used in combat from March to October 1918, and was the first operational German panzer. On 24 April 1918, the first Tank vs Tank engagement took place at Villers-Bretonneux, France. Throughout the war, the Germans employed more captured British Mark IV tanks … Continue reading WWI Sturmpanzerwagen A7V
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US Super-Heavy Tank T28
There are a few prototype armored fighting vehicles that are as recognizable as the US Super-Heavy Tank T28. It was originally designed to assault the heavy fortified defenses expected to be encountered on the Siegfried Line along the western borders of Germany. Later it was planned to be used in the invasion of the Japanese … Continue reading US Super-Heavy Tank T28
Israeli Centurion Tanks 1959-73
Although the Centurion had fought in many battles around the world, it first came into its own in the Middle East. After improvements it became the spearhead and mainstay of the Israeli Armoured Corps and proved to be a major weapon system which was able to take on the Soviet built T-54/55 and T-62 tanks … Continue reading Israeli Centurion Tanks 1959-73
