German Armor

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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.

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 September 28, 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 September 28, 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 September 28, 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 January 7, 2026) by Patrick

Panzerkampfwagen 38(t) Ausf. F – Light Tank

Panzerkampfwagen 38(t) or Panzer 38(t) Ausf. F Light Tank - Photographed at Victory Park – Poklonnaya Hill, Moscow …

Posted February 1, 2022 (updated January 7, 2026) by Patrick

Panzerkampfwagen 38(t) – ČKD LT vz. 38 – Panzer 38 (t) – Light Tank

The light tank; Panzerkampfwagen 38(t) or Panzer 38 (t) was the Czechoslovakian tank ČKD LT vz. 38. After …

Posted February 1, 2022 (updated January 7, 2026) by Patrick

Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf. B – Tiger II – Sd.Kfz. 182 – Königstiger – Porsche Turret

Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf. B - Tiger II - Sd.Kfz. 182 in The Tank Museum, Bovington - England. This …

Posted January 30, 2022 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick

Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf F – Sd.Kfz. 121

Panzerkampfwagen II or Panzer II Ausf F - Sd.Kfz. 121 - The Tank Museum Bovington - England. Photographed …

Posted January 30, 2022 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick

Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf. B – Tiger II – Sd.Kfz. 182 – Königstiger – Henschel Turret

Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf. B - Tiger II - Sd.Kfz. 182 in The Tank Museum, Bovington - England. This …

Posted January 29, 2022 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick

Panzerjäger Tiger (P) – Sd.Kfz. 184 – Heavy Tank Destroyer – Elefant

Panzerjäger Tiger (P) - Sd.Kfz. 184 - Heavy Tank Destroyer - The Tank Museum, Bovington - England. Photographed …

Posted January 29, 2022 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick

Panzerkampfwagen IV – Ausf. D – Sd.Kfz. 161

Panzerkampfwagen IV - Ausf. D - Sd.Kfz. 161 - or Panzer IV in The Tank Museum Bovington. Photographed …

Posted January 29, 2022 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick

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

Panzerjäger Panther - Sd.Kfz. 173 - Jagdpanther tank destroyer - The Tank Museum Bovington. Photographed at The Tank …

Posted January 28, 2022 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick

Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger – Sd.Kfz. 181 – Tiger 131 and Maybach Engine

This is a Tiger I (nr. 131) Panzerkampfwagen VI, Sd.Kfz. 181, powered by a Maybach HL210 TRM P45 …

Posted January 27, 2022 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick

Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf L “Luchs” Reconnaissance Tank Sd.Kfz. 123

Panzerkampfwagen II or Panzer II Ausf L “Luchs” reconnaissance tank Sd.Kfz. 123 - The Tank Museum Bovington - …

Posted January 26, 2022 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick

Panzerjäger Tiger – Ausf. B – Sd.Kfz 186 – Jagdtiger

Panzerjäger Tiger - Ausf. B - Sd.Kfz 186 - Jagdtiger - The Tank Museum, Bovington - England. This …

Posted January 25, 2022 (updated January 7, 2026) by Patrick

Sturmtiger - Panzermuseum Munster Germany

Sturmtiger or Sturmmörserwagen 606/4 mit 38 cm RW 61

Sturmtiger or Sturmmörserwagen 606/4 mit 38 cm RW 61 with chassis number 250174. Photographed at the Panzermuseum in …

Posted January 22, 2022 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick

Panzerkampfwagen I – Sd.Kfz. 101, With technical data on Ausf. A

The treaty of Versailles prevented post WW1 Germany from possessing armoured vehicles or tanks. However Germany, in all …

Posted December 31, 2011 (updated November 2, 2025) by Patrick

Panzerkampfwagen II – Sd.Kfz. 121, With technical data on Ausf. A

The Panzerkampfwagen II was an improvement of the Panzerkampfwagen I. It carried, next to a machine gun, a …

Posted December 25, 2011 (updated October 29, 2025) by Patrick