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Evolution of WW2 German Tank Destroyers
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Used extensively by the German Army of World War Two, the “tank destroyer” was developed to counter the increasing dominance of the tank on the battlefield.
Germany would field a massive 18 different types of tank destroyer in World War Two – compared with the 7 or 8 different types used by US, British and Commonwealth forces. One of these in particular, Sturmgeschütz III, would destroy more tanks than any other AFV in the entire conflict.
In this video we look at the development, strengths and weaknesses of German tank destroyers: from the17 tonne Hetzer to the massive 70 tonne Jagdtiger - the heaviest tracked vehicle of the War.
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P.R.Mntfrd
Dad was a Trp Sgt with the Strathconas in Italy and later 2Lt in North West Europe. I remember asking him about the assault guns and tank destroyers after being given, a model kit of a StuG III. He told me he was more wary of them than the tanks, due to their ease of concealment, thicker frontal armour, and smaller size.
SIMON FULLER
Another great video. Thank you.
