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Italian armor during World War II included tanks like the M13/40 and the heavier Semovente 75/18 self-propelled gun. While mobile, Italian tanks often lacked effective armor and firepower compared to their Allied and German counterparts. Despite this, they played significant roles in North Africa and the Mediterranean campaigns.

Semovente M40 DA 75/18 – Italian StuG

The Italian Semovente M40 DA 75/18 was used as self-propelled artillery but could also be used as tank …

Posted February 18, 2023 (updated February 12, 2026) by Patrick

Carro Armato M15/42 Medium Tank - photo 2014

Italian Carro Armato M15/42 medium tank

It was the last medium Italian tank built during World War Two and based on the earlier types …

Posted February 18, 2023 (updated October 30, 2025) by Patrick

Italian Carro Armato M 14/41 Medium Tank

Italian Carro Armato M 14/41 Medium Tank. Photographed at The Tank Museum in Bovington, England 2017. [...]Read More...

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

Tankette Carro Veloce 33 – CV 33 or L3/33 LF Flamethrower – Italian Light Tank

The Carro Veloce 33 (CV 33) L3/33 LF was an Italian flamethrower variant of the CV 33 tankette, …

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