Panzerkampfwagen VI (7.5 cm) VK30.01 (H)

German Reich (1939) Heavy Tank – 4 Fully Completed Vehicles And Components For 4 Additional Vehicles Built Despite having a rather underdeveloped military industry that was barely providing enough tanks for the new Panzer Divisions, the Germans decided to begin developing a new heavy tank project in 1937. After a few years, the 30-tonne heavy …

Light Tank M3 Stuart in Hungarian Service

Hungary (1942) Light Tank – 4 Operated During the Second World War, tank warfare played a significant role on various fronts, and all involved countries faced numerous challenges in terms of tank production and utilization. Hungary, being a smaller player, had limited industrial capacity and resources compared to major powers, like Germany or the Soviet …

Renault R35 in Polish Service

Republic of Poland (1939) Light Tank – 45 to 53 Operated Prior to the start of the Second World War, the Polish state was surrounded by two hostile countries, Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. Fearing a possible attack at some point, the Poles tried to create a strong armed force supported by armored units. …

VK45.01(P) mit Rammhaube “Rammtiger”

Germany (1942) Obstacle-Clearing Tank – Possibly Up To Three Built During the Second World War, the warring nations felt the need to adapt their tank chassis for specialized roles based on the specific combat situations they encountered. The Western Allies, with their significant resources and production capabilities, were able to develop a wide range of …

Pantsir S1 in Serbian Service

Republic of Serbia (2020) Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Vehicle – 6 Purchased In 2019, Serbia made a deal with Russia, acquiring six Pantsir S1 self propelled anti-aircraft systems, significantly boosting Serbia’s anti-aircraft defense capabilities. The Pantsir S1 was designed as a versatile complex intended to engage multiple targets at once using two 30 mm cannons and guided …

Geschützwagen IVb für 10.5 cm leFH 18/1

German Reich (1939) Self-Propelled Artillery – 12 Built (2 Prototypes+ 10 Pre-Production Vehicles) Click here to partake! The development of the Panzer division concept in Germany during the 1930s played a significant role in creating an effective offensive force. The mass concentration of tanks within these divisions provided considerable firepower, allowing them to overcome most …

D-8 and D-12

Soviet Union (1931) Armored Car – Around 60 Built During the 1930s, the Soviet Army was rather poorly armed and equipped. The process of introducing new domestic military designs was slow and tedious and was lacking in all regards. Armored cars were in huge demand, and the existing pool of vehicles consisted of obsolete and …

Gepanzerte Selbstfahrlafette für 7.5 cm L/41 Sturmgeschütz (Sturmgeschütz III L/41)

German Reich (1941) Self-Propelled Assault Gun – At Least 1 Prototype Built During the battles across the Soviet Union and North Africa in 1941, the Germans were hard-pressed as their anti-tank and tank guns proved to be almost useless. In desperation, the Germans often employed the 8.8 cm anti-aircraft or even some larger caliber artillery …

Neubaufahrzeug

German Reich (1934) Medium Tank – 5 Built (2 Soft Steel Prototypes + 3 Production Vehicles) Years prior to the start of the Second World War, the German Army experimented with different tank designs. Early attempts lead to the introduction of a small series of experimental prototypes. In those early days of German tank development, …

Rearmed Panzer IV and Sturmgeschütz III Training Vehicles

German Reich (1942-1945) Modified Training Vehicles – Unknown Number Converted Tank crew training is extremely important, as it directly impacts the effectiveness of tank operations. The crew must also be able to operate the tank and its systems efficiently and effectively, as well as work together as a team and as part of a larger …