From Submariners to Tank Killers Sturmpanzer The Panther

The Panther

Rubber tyres

the design was presented to the Ministry of Defence in response to a requirement to replace the Chieftain MBT that had been partially superseded by the Challenger 1 MBT

the T34 is widely regarded as the best all-round tank of WWII

The type was truly ubiquitous

From Submariners to Tank Killers Sturmpanzer The PantherAt the beginning of April 1945, it became clear that the surrender of the Wehrmacht was only a matter of days or weeks. But despite this hopeless prospect, the German troops still put up fierce resistance to the enemy. Most of the front line soldiers had long since given up hope of an already illusory final victory. Other goals now had priority. The way to the west had to be kept open for columns of refugees; steps had to be taken to ensure that