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Tanks of WW2

Following are the Tanks used by different countries

By War ExplainedPublished 3 years ago 6 min read
Tanks of WW2
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1. Germany:

Panzer I - This was a light tank used by the Germans during the early stages of WWII. It was armed with two machine guns and had a top speed of 25 mph.

Panzer II - Similar to the Panzer I, the Panzer II was also a light tank used in the early stages of the war. It was slightly larger than the Panzer I and was armed with a 20mm gun.

Panzer III - This was a medium tank used by the Germans throughout the war. It was armed with a 50mm gun and had a crew of five.

Panzer IV - Another medium tank used throughout the war, the Panzer IV was armed with a 75mm gun and had a crew of five.

Tiger I - One of the most feared German tanks, the Tiger I was a heavy tank armed with a powerful 88mm gun. It was heavily armored and had a top speed of 23 mph.

Tiger II (also known as the King Tiger) - This was an even heavier tank than the Tiger I, and it was armed with the same 88mm gun. It had even thicker armor and was capable of reaching speeds of up to 24 mph.

Panther - This was a medium tank that was introduced in 1943. It was armed with a 75mm gun and had a crew of five. It was known for its high speed and mobility.

2. America/USA:

M3 Stuart - This was a light tank used by the United States during the early stages of the war. It was armed with a 37mm gun and had a crew of four.

M4 Sherman - One of the most widely used tanks of the war, the M4 Sherman was a medium tank armed with a 75mm gun. It had a crew of five and was known for its reliability and ease of production.

M5 Stuart - This was an upgraded version of the M3 Stuart light tank, with a more powerful engine and better suspension. It was armed with a 37mm gun and had a crew of four.

M26 Pershing - This was a heavy tank introduced by the United States near the end of the war. It was armed with a powerful 90mm gun and had a crew of five. It was heavily armored and had a top speed of 25 mph.

M24 Chaffee - This was a light tank developed by the United States and used later in the war. It was armed with a 75mm gun and had a crew of five. It was known for its speed and mobility.

M10 Wolverine - This was a tank destroyer used by the United States during the war. It was armed with a 3-inch gun and had a crew of five.

M18 Hellcat - This was another tank destroyer used by the United States. It was armed with a 76mm gun and had a crew of five. It was known for its speed and agility.

3. British/UK:

Matilda - This was a heavily armored infantry tank that was used in the early stages of the war. It was armed with a 2-pounder gun and had a crew of four.

Crusader - This was a fast and lightly armored tank used by the British in North Africa. It was armed with a 2-pounder or 6-pounder gun and had a crew of four.

Valentine - This was an infantry tank used by the British throughout the war. It was armed with a 2-pounder or 6-pounder gun and had a crew of three.

Churchill - This was a heavy infantry tank used by the British in the later stages of the war. It was heavily armored and was armed with a 75mm or 95mm gun. It had a crew of five.

Cromwell - This was a fast cruiser tank used by the British in the later stages of the war. It was armed with a 6-pounder or 75mm gun and had a crew of five.

Comet - This was a cruiser tank used by the British towards the end of the war. It was armed with a 77mm gun and had a crew of five.

Centurion - This was a post-war British tank, but it was designed towards the end of World War II. It was heavily armored and was armed with a 17-pounder or 20-pounder gun. It had a crew of four.

4. Russia/USSR:

T-34 - This was a medium tank that was widely used by the Soviet Union during the war. It was armed with a 76mm or 85mm gun and had a crew of four. The T-34 was known for its mobility, durability, and ease of production.

KV-1 - This was a heavy tank used by the Soviet Union during the early stages of the war. It was heavily armored and was armed with a 76mm gun. It had a crew of five.

IS-2 - This was a heavy tank used by the Soviet Union towards the end of the war. It was heavily armored and was armed with a powerful 122mm gun. It had a crew of four.

SU-76 - This was a self-propelled gun used by the Soviet Union during the war. It was armed with a 76mm gun and had a crew of four.

SU-85 - This was another self-propelled gun used by the Soviet Union. It was armed with an 85mm gun and had a crew of four.

SU-100 - This was a self-propelled gun used by the Soviet Union towards the end of the war. It was armed with a 100mm gun and had a crew of four.

T-70 - This was a light tank used by the Soviet Union during the early stages of the war. It was armed with a 45mm gun and had a crew of two.

4. Japan:

Type 95 Ha-Go - This was a light tank used by Japan during the early stages of the war. It was armed with a 37mm gun and had a crew of three.

Type 97 Chi-Ha - This was a medium tank used by Japan throughout the war. It was armed with a 57mm or 47mm gun and had a crew of four.

Type 1 Chi-He - This was an improved version of the Type 97 Chi-Ha. It was armed with a 47mm or 57mm gun and had a crew of four.

Type 2 Ke-To - This was a light tank used by Japan during the later stages of the war. It was armed with a 37mm gun and had a crew of three.

Type 3 Chi-Nu - This was a medium tank used by Japan towards the end of the war. It was armed with a 75mm gun and had a crew of five.

Type 4 Chi-To - This was a medium tank developed by Japan towards the end of the war, but only a few were produced. It was armed with a 75mm gun and had a crew of five.

Type 5 Chi-Ri - This was a heavy tank developed by Japan towards the end of the war, but only a few were produced. It was armed with a 75mm or 88mm gun and had a crew of six.

6. Italy:

Carro Armato M13/40 - This was a medium tank used by Italy during the early stages of the war. It was armed with a 47mm gun and had a crew of four.

Carro Armato M14/41 - This was an improved version of the M13/40. It was armed with a 47mm gun and had a crew of four.

Semovente da 75/18 - This was a self-propelled gun used by Italy during the war. It was armed with a 75mm gun and had a crew of four.

Semovente da 90/53 - This was another self-propelled gun used by Italy during the war. It was armed with a powerful 90mm gun and had a crew of four.

L6/40 - This was a light tank used by Italy during the war. It was armed with a 20mm gun and had a crew of two.

P40 - This was a heavy tank developed by Italy, but only a few were produced before the war ended. It was armed with a 75mm gun and had a crew of four.

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