Tank Archives
Author, reenactor, film photographer, military historian specializing in 1930s and 1940s armoured warfare.
- The Carrier, Churchill, 3-inch Gun, Mk.I was a hastily-made tank destroyer to combat German tanks in the event of a German amphibious landing. Permission to conduct trials was given #OTD in 1942, long after the danger had passed. #tanks #history #WW2 #WWII
- Trials of T-26 tanks with swamp tracks began #OTD in 1940. These wide tracks enabled tanks to drive on soft terrain but could be damaged easily by obstacles like logs and rocks. #tanks #history #WW2 #WWII
- Requirements for a new convertible drive tank indexed A-20 were composed #OTD in 1939. This tank had a lot of promise but ended up only being a stepping stone towards the legendary T-34. #tanks #history #WW2 #WWII
- Shortages of all sorts forced the Germans to simplify as much as possible. #OTD in 1944 a 2nd prototype Jagdpanzer 38 Starr was fitted with a rigidly mounted gun. This was the last vehicle of this type since firing the gun damaged the chassis. #tanks #history #WW2 #WWII
- The VK 30.02 (M) was chosen to become Germany's next medium tank #OTD in 1942. Unlike Daimler-Benz's design, it actually met requirements set in the tender, although the final product was considerably heavier and more complex than originally envisioned. #tanks #history #WW2 #WWII
