Vehicles & Armor - On the Road to Victory
Vehicles have always played a key role on the battlefield, whether it is tanks delivering a telling blow or trucks transporting badly needed supplies. Here we examine those vehicles that have made an impact on the outcome of conflicts.
World War I: Renault FT-17 Tank
A revolutionary design, the Renault FT-17 was the first tank to possesss a fully rotating turret. Designed by Rodolphe Ernst-Metzmaier, over 3,000 Renault FT-17s were produced and saw service on the Western Front during World War I. While the French were the predominent user of the Renault FT-17, several hundred were given to the US Army and others were built under license in the United States.
A revolutionary design, the Renault FT-17 was the first tank to possesss a fully rotating turret. Designed by Rodolphe Ernst-Metzmaier, over 3,000 Renault FT-17s were produced and saw service on the Western Front during World War I. While the French were the predominent user of the Renault FT-17, several hundred were given to the US Army and others were built under license in the United States.
World War II: Churchill Tank
The A22 Churchill tank was used by British forces during World War II. Designed as an infantry support tank, the Churchill possessed thick armor and was capable of overcoming many obstacles that would have blocked other tanks of the day. Rushed into production, it was heavily altered during the war and was used as the basis for many specialized vehicles.
The A22 Churchill tank was used by British forces during World War II. Designed as an infantry support tank, the Churchill possessed thick armor and was capable of overcoming many obstacles that would have blocked other tanks of the day. Rushed into production, it was heavily altered during the war and was used as the basis for many specialized vehicles.
M4 Sherman Tank: A World War II Icon
The iconic American tank of World War II, the M4 Sherman was produced in large numbers and served in all theaters. The M4 Sherman tank was a reliable, easily produced medium tank that provided invaluable service in supporting American troops.
The iconic American tank of World War II, the M4 Sherman was produced in large numbers and served in all theaters. The M4 Sherman tank was a reliable, easily produced medium tank that provided invaluable service in supporting American troops.
World War II: German Panther Tank
The Panther medium tank entered service with the Wehrmacht in mid-1943. Possessing an excellent blend of firepower, armor, and speed, the Panther was one of the finest tanks produced during World War II. Used until the end of the conflict, the Panther strongly influenced postwar tank designs.
The Panther medium tank entered service with the Wehrmacht in mid-1943. Possessing an excellent blend of firepower, armor, and speed, the Panther was one of the finest tanks produced during World War II. Used until the end of the conflict, the Panther strongly influenced postwar tank designs.
German Halftracks of World War II
A detailed list of halftracks used by the German Army during World War II.
A detailed list of halftracks used by the German Army during World War II.
History of the M1A1/A2 Tank
A brief overview of the development and operational history of the US M1A1/A2 tank.
A brief overview of the development and operational history of the US M1A1/A2 tank.
Profile of the Soviet T-34 Tank
A profile of the famed Soviet T-34 tank, which played a key role in achieving an Allied victory on the Eastern Front during World War II.
A profile of the famed Soviet T-34 tank, which played a key role in achieving an Allied victory on the Eastern Front during World War II.