Tank History

Before World War II tanks and tank tactics were greatly improved, and in the first campaign of that war German tank armies conquered Poland in less than a month. Whole armored divisions and corps of tanks were soon formed on both sides. In mass tank battles in Europe and N Africa the tide often tended toward the side with the most effective use of armored units. Among the great armor commanders were Erwin Rommel and George Patton. There were also specialized tanks for amphibious landings and clearing mines. Antitank weapons were developed, such as bazookas, armor-piercing shells, recoilless rifles, and antitank missiles, as well as airplanes armed with rockets and bombs.

Since World War II the basic features of tanks and tank ta

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This kept the centre of gravity low and the extra length helped the tank grip the ground. This included: (1) a top speed of 4 mph on flat ground; (2) the capability of a sharp turn at top speed; (3) a reversing capability; (4) the ability to climb a 5-foot earth parapet; (6) the ability to cross a 8-foot gap; (7) a vehicle that could house ten crew, two machine guns and a 2-pound gun.

The Landships Committee and the newly-formed Inventions Committee agreed with Swinton's proposal and drew up specifications for this new machine. Wilson of the Naval Air Service and William Tritton of William Foster & Co.

With the end of the cold war in 1989 questions once again started sprouting concerning the relevance of the traditional tank. Encouraged by what he saw, Poincare ordered ten tanks to be built. It weighed 15 tons and was armed with a 37mm gun. The inadequate armor and internal petrol tanks made it extremely dangerous to crew members. In the opinion of many experts, the T-34 was the best designed tank of the war.

The Panzer III also appeared in 1937. Armor has evolved to keep pace with improvements in weaponry, and guns have gotten bigger, but in most cases have not fundamentally changed. The outstanding performer was the Panzer IV as it had the perfect combination of speed, agility, firepower and reliability. Seventy-seven of the British tanks were delivered to the French before the Armistice.

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