A German report written #OTD in 1941 described the performance of German and British tanks in North Africa. The report fell into Soviet hands, which contributed to the decision against ordering Crusader tanks from the UK. #tanks #history #WW2 #WWII

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The rapid rate of Soviet tank component production meant that it would take some time for industry to work out its backlog of parts after the design was changed. For instance, #OTD in 1942 the use of leftover KV-1 hulls to build KV-1S tanks was approved #tanks #history #WW2 #WWII

The experimental Carro Armato M 13 was shown in Rome #OTD in 1939. This tank would kick off a family of tanks that would be built into 1944, even after Italy exited the war and was occupied by Germany. #tanks #history #WW2 #WWII

A prototype of the Light Tank T24 was submitted for trials #OTD in 1943. Even though it was based on existing automotive components, trials were still conducted very thoroughly and it only entered production in the following year as the Light Tank M24 #tanks #history #WW2 #WWII

As the Luftwaffe lost its grasp of the sky, air defense became more and more important for the Germans. #OTD in 1943 Hitler personally ordered production of the 2 cm Flak 38 auf (Sf) Pz.Kpfw. 38(t) Ausf. M (Sd.Kfz. 140) SPAAG. #tanks #history #WW2 #WWII

A prototype T-43 tank upgraded with 90-110 mm of front armour and an 85 mm gun was due #OTD in 1943. Such a tank was never built, as two weeks prior it was decided that the tank could not be upgraded any further without becoming overweight. #tanks #history #WW2 #WWII

A school opened in Kazan #OTD in 1941 to train Soviet tankers on British tanks. Ironically, these were the same grounds where German tankers were secretly testing their tanks a decade prior. #tanks #History #WW2 #WWII

#OTD in 1932 the Ordnance Committee finished specifications for a new convertible drive tank. Christie lost the resulting tender and the contract for the US Army's next Christie tank went to Christie's greatest rival: American LaFrance. #tanks #history

Production of the DTM tank machine gun was approved #OTD in 1944. The improved variant moved the recoil spring to make it more resistant to overheating. #tanks #guns #history #WW2 #WWII

A variant of the Begleitwagen (future Pz.Kpfw.IV) with a torsion bar suspension was ordered #OTD in 1935. The design submitted by Krupp performed so badly that the company never designed a tank with a torsion bar suspension again. #tanks #history

#OTD in 1944 the installation of DShK machine guns on IS-2, ISU-122, and ISU-152 SPGs was approved. This machine gun came in handy during street fighting, as the mount allowed it to be used to flush anti-tank teams out of ambushes. #Tanks #History #WW2 #WWII

The Leopard 2 has finally arrived at GHPC!

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The results of the trials were pre-ordained. Only Tiger (P) production was paused and Tiger (H) production continued. Predictably, the Tiger (H) was declared the winner and Porsche's vehicles were converted into tank destroyers. #tanks #history #WW2 #WWII

Officially, the Tiger (P) was accepted into production in parallel with the Tiger (H). However, this led to production of two very similar types of tanks. The decision to suspend production and carry out comparison trials was made #OTD in 1942. #tanks #history #WW2 #WWII

Soviet mobility trials of the GMC M10 ended #OTD in 1943. The tank destroyer was judged to have the same mobility as the M4A2 tank that it was based on, with the same strengths and weaknesses when driving. #tanks #history #WW2 #WWII

Daily #14 🪖 Which 4 of these military vehicles are from the United States?

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An experimental tank battalion was formed #OTD in 1942 in Cairo under the command of Major King. Kingforce, as it came to be known, took part in the Second Battle of El Alaimein, showing the value of the Churchill III tank in combat. #tanks #history #WW2 #WWII

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