When German forces first encountered the T-34, their standard weapons proved useless. In desperation, they turned to an unlikely savior—the 88mm Flak gun. Originally built for shooting down planes, it ...

Germany stormed into Russia expecting another swift victory—until the T-34 rolled into view. With sloped armor and firepower their weapons couldn’t penetrate, it crushed Nazi confidence overnight.

T-34 tanks headed to the front. The Soviet T-34 tank was the primary tank for the Red Army throughout most of World War II. It was based on a design from the American M1928 tank and featured a ...

Summary: During World War II, the Allied forces, leveraging their industrial capabilities, produced tens of thousands of medium tanks such as the Sherman, T-34, and Cromwell. Despite being outclassed ...