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 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 February 22, 2025) 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 February 22, 2025) 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 February 22, 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 February 22, 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 February 22, 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 February 22, 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 February 22, 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 February 22, 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 February 22, 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 May 12, 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 February 21, 2025) 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 February 22, 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 February 13, 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 May 11, 2025) by Patrick

Panzerkampfwagen III ausf J – Sd.Kfz. 141

Panzerkampfwagen III – Sd.Kfz. 141, With technical data on Ausf. J

The development of the panzerkampfwagen III started in 1935. Daimler Benz produced 10 vehicles of 15 ton with …

Posted December 24, 2011 (updated February 12, 2025) by Patrick

Panzerkampfwagen IV – Sd.Kfz. 161, With technical data on Ausf. J

The Panzerkampfwagen mark IV was the workhorse of the Wehrmacht. It was the first panzer in the 20 …

Posted December 23, 2011 (updated February 12, 2025) by Patrick

Panzerkampfwagen V Panther – Sd.Kfz. 171, With technical data on Ausf. G

Panzerkampfwagen V, Sd.Kfz.171 is much better known as the "Panther”. Its origin started back in 1941, when the …

Posted December 22, 2011 (updated May 5, 2025) by Patrick

Panzerkampfwagen VI ausf E – Sd.Kfz. 181 – Tiger

Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger – Sd.Kfz. 181, With technical data on Ausf. E

Much better known as the mighty "Tiger" it's reputation alone spread fear all over the Allied forces, more …

Posted December 21, 2011 (updated May 5, 2025) by Patrick