So, please read on to see the 13 best tanks of WWII and what made them so good. Jesse Alexander covers the important events that influenced the world over 100 years ago. In general, a good tank will stay ahead of enemy developments and offer a competitive edge against such enemies. Video Shock and Awe Firefights Intense Battle Footage from WWI Share Posted by Member 30091762 Rare combat footage from World War One shows two armies fighting in hand-to-hand. The Great War covers the era of the First World War from its causes and origins to its violent aftermath.
But what makes a tank a good tank varies based on its purpose. This rapid development led to some incredible military machines, many of which are legendary today as icons of the tank world. More than 19,000 men were killed going over the top in the face of heavy German machine-gun fire. The first day, 1st July, was the bloodiest in the history of the British Army. So, by the time WWII broke out, many nations were literally forced to rapidly develop new types of tanks in order to stay competitive on the battlefield. The Battle of the Somme in 1916 holds several notable distinctions. Tank development was slow for most of the world between WWI and WWII. Updated March 2023: If you're a war history buff, or just interested in classic tanks, you'll be very pleased to know that we've updated this article with additional entries as well as more info about the various tanks that were already on the list.īut, the tanks of WWI were horrendously crude and, in practice, death traps for anyone who was unlucky enough to get into one.
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