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German armor during World War II included iconic tanks like the Panzer III, Panzer IV, Tiger I, and Panther. Known for advanced engineering, these tanks combined powerful guns and thick armor. German armor played a crucial role in early war successes, but later faced challenges against superior Allied tank models.

Panzerwerfer 42 - Maultier Halftrack with 15 cm Rocket Launcher - photo 2014

Panzerwerfer 42 Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Maultier with 15 cm Rocket Launcher – German Halftrack

The Maultier – Mule Number Sd.Kfz. 4/1 is an converted and armored halftrack based on a Opel Maultier. …

Posted February 18, 2023 (updated May 6, 2025) by Patrick

10,5 cm leFH 18 auf Geschützwagen 38H (f) - photo 2014

10,5 cm leFH 18 auf Geschützwagen 38H(f) – Self Propelled Artillery

After the fall of France the German army captured around 550 French Hotchkiss H35 tanks. 48 were converted …

Posted February 18, 2023 (updated February 23, 2025) by Patrick

Marder III tank destroyer with 7.62 cm PaK36(r) - photo 2014

Marder III with 7,62 cm PaK 36(r) – Panzer 38(t) Tank Destroyer

This converted Panzerkampfwagen 38 (t), formerly a Skoda tank, was outfitted with a Russian 7,62 cm anti-tank gun, …

Posted February 18, 2023 (updated May 5, 2025) by Patrick

Marder III with 7,5 cm PaK 40 – Panzer 38(t) Tank Destroyer

This converted Panzerkampfwagen 38(t), formerly a Skoda tank, was outfitted with a 7,5 cm German PaK 40 anti-tank …

Posted February 18, 2023 (updated May 5, 2025) by Patrick

Bergepanther – a Panther based German Armored Recovery Vehicle

Bergepanzerwagen V with German designation Sd.Kfz. 179 was an armored recovery vehicle based on the Panzerkampfwagen V – …

Posted February 13, 2023 (updated February 23, 2025) by Patrick

Panzerkampfwagen 35(t) tanks in Poland 1939 – courtesy panzerserra.blogspot.com

Panzerkampfwagen 35(t) – Light Tank

The original Czechoslovakian light tank was a Škoda developed CKD LT vz. 35 tank [...]Read More...

Posted February 12, 2023 (updated February 23, 2025) by Patrick

Panzerjäger Panther – Sd.Kfz. 173 – Jagdpanther Tank Destroyer

Panzerjäger Panther – Sd.Kfz. 173 – Jagdpanther Tank Destroyer. This tank destroyer is based on the Panzerkampfwagen V …

Posted March 7, 2022 (updated February 23, 2025) by Patrick

Panzerkampfwagen V – Ausf. A – Sd.Kfz 268 – Panzerbefehlswagen Panther

The Panzerkampfwagen V – Ausf. A – Sd.Kfz 268 – Panzerbefehlswagen Panther was a command tank based on …

Posted February 26, 2022 (updated February 23, 2025) by Patrick

Panzerkampfwagen V – Ausf. D – Sd.Kfz 171 – Panther

Panzerkampfwagen V – Ausf. D – Sd.Kfz 171 – Panther. The Ausf. D or Mark D lacked a …

Posted February 19, 2022 (updated February 23, 2025) by Patrick

Panzerkampfwagen V – Ausf. G – Sd.Kfz 171 – Panther

This Panzerkampfwagen V Ausf. G Sd.Kfz 171 Panther tank was left behind near Grandmenil in Belgium during the …

Posted February 15, 2022 (updated February 19, 2025) by Patrick

Panzerkampfwagen V – Sd.Kfz. 171 – Panther

Panzerkampfwagen V - Sd.Kfz. 171 - nicknamed Panther or Panzer V in The Tank Museum, Bovington. [...]Read More...

Posted February 4, 2022 (updated May 8, 2025) by Patrick

Sturmgeschütz 40 – Ausf. G – Sd.Kfz. 142/1 – Tank Destroyer

Sturmgeschütz 40 - Sd.Kfz. 142 - Ausf. G - Tank Destroyer - The Tank Museum, Bovington - England. …

Posted February 4, 2022 (updated February 22, 2025) by Patrick

Schmalturm for the Panzer V, Panther and Panzer IV

Schmalturm for the Panzer V, Panther and Panzer IV. Narrow Turret or smaller turret, the latest design in …

Posted February 4, 2022 (updated February 22, 2025) by Patrick

Panzerbefehlswagen, Sd.Kfz. 265 Command Tank based on Panzer I chassis – German Light Tank

The Panzerbefehlswagen Sd.Kfz. 265 was a German command tank based on the Panzer I chassis, used during the …

Posted February 2, 2022 (updated February 22, 2025) by Patrick

Panzerkampfwagen II Cupola Sd.Kfz. 121

Panzerkampfwagen II or Panzer II cupola Sd.Kfz. 121. Photographed at the Panzermuseum in Munster Germany 2011. [...]Read More...

Posted February 2, 2022 (updated February 22, 2025) by Patrick

Panzerkampfwagen III – Sd.Kfz. 141 – Ausf L

Panzerkampfwagen III – Sd.Kfz. 141, Ausf L or Panzer III in The Tank Museum, Bovington. [...]Read More...

Posted February 2, 2022 (updated February 22, 2025) by Patrick

Jagdpanzer 38 – Hetzer – Sd.Kfz. 1382 – Leichter Panzerjäger 38 – Photo 2017

Jagdpanzer 38(t) – Hetzer – Sd.Kfz. 138/2 – Leichter Panzerjäger 38(t) Late 1944

Jagdpanzer 38 - Hetzer - Sd.Kfz. 138/2 originally named Leichter Panzerjäger 38(t) was based on the Czechoslovakian tank …

Posted February 1, 2022 (updated May 26, 2025) by Patrick

Jagdpanzer 38 – Hetzer – Sd.Kfz. 1382 – Leichter Panzerjäger 38 (pic 2012)

Jagdpanzer 38(t) – Hetzer – Sd.Kfz. 138/2 – Leichter Panzerjäger 38(t)

Jagdpanzer 38 – Hetzer – Sd.Kfz. 138/2. Photographed at Militracks, Liberty Park, Overloon, Netherlands 2012. [...]Read More...

Posted February 1, 2022 (updated May 25, 2025) by Patrick