
Slovak Armored Train – Štefánik
This improvised armoured train was built in Slovakia by the Slovak resistance movement to resist German troops and …
Armored trains in World War II were heavily fortified rail vehicles equipped with artillery, machine guns, and anti-aircraft weapons. Used by Germany, the Soviet Union, and others, they provided mobile firepower, troop transport, and reconnaissance. Despite limited flexibility, they were effective in partisan warfare, convoy protection, and controlling key rail routes.