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 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 November 2, 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 January 3, 2026) 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 January 3, 2026) 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 January 3, 2026) by Patrick

Panzerkampfwagen VI Königstiger – Sd.Kfz. 182, With technical data on Ausf. B

The "Königstiger" or "King Tiger" was the biggest and latest production tank of the German Wehrmacht. Even if …

Posted December 20, 2011 (updated January 3, 2026) by Patrick