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Coordinating large numbers of tanks in early WW2 was no simple task, as it required extensive training, experience, and, most importantly, a dedicated command vehicle to oversee the attack in real-time.
Coordinating large numbers of tanks in early WW2 was no simple task, as it required extensive training, experience, and, most importantly, a dedicated command vehicle to oversee the attack in real-time.
November 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Coordinating large numbers of tanks in early WW2 was no simple task, as it required extensive training, experience, and, most importantly, a dedicated command vehicle to oversee the attack in real-time.
Coordinating large numbers of tanks in early WW2 was no simple task, as it required extensive training, experience, and, most importantly, a dedicated command vehicle to oversee the attack in real-time.
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Few authors in history have ever come close to the level of influence of Herbert George Wells. Not only was he arguably the inventor of the tank, but he is widely regarded as the father of science fiction.
Few authors in history have ever come close to the level of influence of Herbert George Wells. Not only was he arguably the inventor of the tank, but he is widely regarded as the father of science fiction.
November 17, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Few authors in history have ever come close to the level of influence of Herbert George Wells. Not only was he arguably the inventor of the tank, but he is widely regarded as the father of science fiction.
Few authors in history have ever come close to the level of influence of Herbert George Wells. Not only was he arguably the inventor of the tank, but he is widely regarded as the father of science fiction.
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When war broke out in Europe in September 1939, Professor Dr. Ferdinand Porsche entered the scene of German heavy tank development. Porsche brought with him a number of innovative ideas, particularly regarding electric drive systems and suspension designs
When war broke out in Europe in September 1939, Professor Dr. Ferdinand Porsche entered the scene of German heavy tank development. Porsche brought with him a number of innovative ideas, particularly regarding electric drive systems and suspension designs
November 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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When war broke out in Europe in September 1939, Professor Dr. Ferdinand Porsche entered the scene of German heavy tank development. Porsche brought with him a number of innovative ideas, particularly regarding electric drive systems and suspension designs
When war broke out in Europe in September 1939, Professor Dr. Ferdinand Porsche entered the scene of German heavy tank development. Porsche brought with him a number of innovative ideas, particularly regarding electric drive systems and suspension designs
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In today's #FlashbackFriday, the IVECO Daily Homeland Security, a vehicle used by multiple Italian forces for policing, such as the Carabinieri, State Police and Financial Guard
In today's #FlashbackFriday, the IVECO Daily Homeland Security, a vehicle used by multiple Italian forces for policing, such as the Carabinieri, State Police and Financial Guard
November 14, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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In today's #FlashbackFriday, the IVECO Daily Homeland Security, a vehicle used by multiple Italian forces for policing, such as the Carabinieri, State Police and Financial Guard
In today's #FlashbackFriday, the IVECO Daily Homeland Security, a vehicle used by multiple Italian forces for policing, such as the Carabinieri, State Police and Financial Guard
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In 1952, the U.S. Army’s Detroit Arsenal launched Operation Question Mark, an initiative aimed at exploring new concepts for AFV design. This project sought to stimulate discussion on future tank development by presenting a series of innovative proposals.
In 1952, the U.S. Army’s Detroit Arsenal launched Operation Question Mark, an initiative aimed at exploring new concepts for AFV design. This project sought to stimulate discussion on future tank development by presenting a series of innovative proposals.
November 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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In 1952, the U.S. Army’s Detroit Arsenal launched Operation Question Mark, an initiative aimed at exploring new concepts for AFV design. This project sought to stimulate discussion on future tank development by presenting a series of innovative proposals.
In 1952, the U.S. Army’s Detroit Arsenal launched Operation Question Mark, an initiative aimed at exploring new concepts for AFV design. This project sought to stimulate discussion on future tank development by presenting a series of innovative proposals.
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The Leopard 2 is a well established tank design by now, but back in the late 1980’s, there were fundamental changes that resulted in the variants that are in use nowadays .In 1988, the official Combat Capability Improvement program was launched.
The Leopard 2 is a well established tank design by now, but back in the late 1980’s, there were fundamental changes that resulted in the variants that are in use nowadays .In 1988, the official Combat Capability Improvement program was launched.
November 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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The Leopard 2 is a well established tank design by now, but back in the late 1980’s, there were fundamental changes that resulted in the variants that are in use nowadays .In 1988, the official Combat Capability Improvement program was launched.
The Leopard 2 is a well established tank design by now, but back in the late 1980’s, there were fundamental changes that resulted in the variants that are in use nowadays .In 1988, the official Combat Capability Improvement program was launched.
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New video on our youtube channel ! Today's topic is one of Britain's early war tanks, the multi-turreted A9 Cruiser Mk.1 !
New video on our youtube channel ! Today's topic is one of Britain's early war tanks, the multi-turreted A9 Cruiser Mk.1 !
The Flawed First | A.9, Cruiser Mk.I
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November 9, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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New video on our youtube channel ! Today's topic is one of Britain's early war tanks, the multi-turreted A9 Cruiser Mk.1 !
New video on our youtube channel ! Today's topic is one of Britain's early war tanks, the multi-turreted A9 Cruiser Mk.1 !
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Desperate times call for desperate measures, as the saying goes, and this was especially true for war-torn Germany in 1945. Its armies were in retreat, its industry lay in ruins, and the country faced critical shortages of nearly everything
Desperate times call for desperate measures, as the saying goes, and this was especially true for war-torn Germany in 1945. Its armies were in retreat, its industry lay in ruins, and the country faced critical shortages of nearly everything
November 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Desperate times call for desperate measures, as the saying goes, and this was especially true for war-torn Germany in 1945. Its armies were in retreat, its industry lay in ruins, and the country faced critical shortages of nearly everything
Desperate times call for desperate measures, as the saying goes, and this was especially true for war-torn Germany in 1945. Its armies were in retreat, its industry lay in ruins, and the country faced critical shortages of nearly everything
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In today's #FlashbackFriday, the Fiat 666N Blindato, a pretty elaborate unique conversion of a truck into an armored fighting vehicle, created for the military police of Mussolini's late war Italian Social Republic.
In today's #FlashbackFriday, the Fiat 666N Blindato, a pretty elaborate unique conversion of a truck into an armored fighting vehicle, created for the military police of Mussolini's late war Italian Social Republic.
November 7, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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In today's #FlashbackFriday, the Fiat 666N Blindato, a pretty elaborate unique conversion of a truck into an armored fighting vehicle, created for the military police of Mussolini's late war Italian Social Republic.
In today's #FlashbackFriday, the Fiat 666N Blindato, a pretty elaborate unique conversion of a truck into an armored fighting vehicle, created for the military police of Mussolini's late war Italian Social Republic.
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With the SU-122 self-propelled gun entering service, the idea of increasing its firepower surfaced. Thus, the OKB-172 design bureau of Plant No.172 was tasked with designing a self-propelled gun capable of using two 122 mm M-30 guns on a T-34 hull...
With the SU-122 self-propelled gun entering service, the idea of increasing its firepower surfaced. Thus, the OKB-172 design bureau of Plant No.172 was tasked with designing a self-propelled gun capable of using two 122 mm M-30 guns on a T-34 hull...
November 5, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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With the SU-122 self-propelled gun entering service, the idea of increasing its firepower surfaced. Thus, the OKB-172 design bureau of Plant No.172 was tasked with designing a self-propelled gun capable of using two 122 mm M-30 guns on a T-34 hull...
With the SU-122 self-propelled gun entering service, the idea of increasing its firepower surfaced. Thus, the OKB-172 design bureau of Plant No.172 was tasked with designing a self-propelled gun capable of using two 122 mm M-30 guns on a T-34 hull...
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In the study of the Cold, hard machinery of tanks and armoured vehicles, the human side of the story is often overlooked. This is especially true of battlefield engineers. During the Falklands War, engineers played a key role.
In the study of the Cold, hard machinery of tanks and armoured vehicles, the human side of the story is often overlooked. This is especially true of battlefield engineers. During the Falklands War, engineers played a key role.
November 3, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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In the study of the Cold, hard machinery of tanks and armoured vehicles, the human side of the story is often overlooked. This is especially true of battlefield engineers. During the Falklands War, engineers played a key role.
In the study of the Cold, hard machinery of tanks and armoured vehicles, the human side of the story is often overlooked. This is especially true of battlefield engineers. During the Falklands War, engineers played a key role.
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Starting from the 2000s, the United Arab Emirates has become an increasingly serious player in the global defense industry, hosting a multitude of advanced defense technology companies. One such company is Calidus LLC.
Starting from the 2000s, the United Arab Emirates has become an increasingly serious player in the global defense industry, hosting a multitude of advanced defense technology companies. One such company is Calidus LLC.
November 1, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Starting from the 2000s, the United Arab Emirates has become an increasingly serious player in the global defense industry, hosting a multitude of advanced defense technology companies. One such company is Calidus LLC.
Starting from the 2000s, the United Arab Emirates has become an increasingly serious player in the global defense industry, hosting a multitude of advanced defense technology companies. One such company is Calidus LLC.
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Happy Halloween people. Winston is rocking his TOG costume.
November 1, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Happy Halloween people. Winston is rocking his TOG costume.
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After the Russian Federation launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Europe quickly rallied to Ukraine’s defense. In addition to political and financial support, many countries directly donated military equipment to help rebuild...
After the Russian Federation launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Europe quickly rallied to Ukraine’s defense. In addition to political and financial support, many countries directly donated military equipment to help rebuild...
October 25, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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After the Russian Federation launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Europe quickly rallied to Ukraine’s defense. In addition to political and financial support, many countries directly donated military equipment to help rebuild...
After the Russian Federation launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Europe quickly rallied to Ukraine’s defense. In addition to political and financial support, many countries directly donated military equipment to help rebuild...
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In today's #FlashbackFriday, our article on the dedicated Panzer IV-based tank destroyer, the Jagdpanzer IV !
In today's #FlashbackFriday, our article on the dedicated Panzer IV-based tank destroyer, the Jagdpanzer IV !
October 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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In today's #FlashbackFriday, our article on the dedicated Panzer IV-based tank destroyer, the Jagdpanzer IV !
In today's #FlashbackFriday, our article on the dedicated Panzer IV-based tank destroyer, the Jagdpanzer IV !
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In 1952, the U.S. Army’s Detroit Arsenal launched Operation Question Mark, an initiative aimed at exploring new concepts for AFV design. This project sought to stimulate discussion on future tank development by presenting a series of innovative proposals.
In 1952, the U.S. Army’s Detroit Arsenal launched Operation Question Mark, an initiative aimed at exploring new concepts for AFV design. This project sought to stimulate discussion on future tank development by presenting a series of innovative proposals.
October 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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In 1952, the U.S. Army’s Detroit Arsenal launched Operation Question Mark, an initiative aimed at exploring new concepts for AFV design. This project sought to stimulate discussion on future tank development by presenting a series of innovative proposals.
In 1952, the U.S. Army’s Detroit Arsenal launched Operation Question Mark, an initiative aimed at exploring new concepts for AFV design. This project sought to stimulate discussion on future tank development by presenting a series of innovative proposals.
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In the summer of 2023, video footage of a tank action at Novodarivka, in southern Ukraine, came out and gained traction online. In the videos, a lone Russian T-80BV appeared to defeat an attack by Ukrainian tanks and mechanised infantry.
In the summer of 2023, video footage of a tank action at Novodarivka, in southern Ukraine, came out and gained traction online. In the videos, a lone Russian T-80BV appeared to defeat an attack by Ukrainian tanks and mechanised infantry.
October 20, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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In the summer of 2023, video footage of a tank action at Novodarivka, in southern Ukraine, came out and gained traction online. In the videos, a lone Russian T-80BV appeared to defeat an attack by Ukrainian tanks and mechanised infantry.
In the summer of 2023, video footage of a tank action at Novodarivka, in southern Ukraine, came out and gained traction online. In the videos, a lone Russian T-80BV appeared to defeat an attack by Ukrainian tanks and mechanised infantry.
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A late reminder for budding or experienced illustrators : Our illustration contest with cash prizes is still ongoing ! Click on the link for more information
A late reminder for budding or experienced illustrators : Our illustration contest with cash prizes is still ongoing ! Click on the link for more information
Tank Encyclopedia is launching a brand-new illustration competition! - Tank Encyclopedia
Tank Encyclopedia is excited to announce a brand-new illustration competition—with cash prizes! What do you need to do?
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October 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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A late reminder for budding or experienced illustrators : Our illustration contest with cash prizes is still ongoing ! Click on the link for more information
A late reminder for budding or experienced illustrators : Our illustration contest with cash prizes is still ongoing ! Click on the link for more information
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In today's #FlashbackFriday, the US Army's 1930s twin-turret light tanks, the M2A2 and M2A3 !
In today's #FlashbackFriday, the US Army's 1930s twin-turret light tanks, the M2A2 and M2A3 !
October 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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In today's #FlashbackFriday, the US Army's 1930s twin-turret light tanks, the M2A2 and M2A3 !
In today's #FlashbackFriday, the US Army's 1930s twin-turret light tanks, the M2A2 and M2A3 !
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At the end of the 1980s, the Ecuadorian Army sought a replacement for its AMX-13s. They launched a competition which would trial the Argentinian Tanque Argentino Mediano (TAM), the Austrian SK-105, and the United States Stingray tanks against each other.
At the end of the 1980s, the Ecuadorian Army sought a replacement for its AMX-13s. They launched a competition which would trial the Argentinian Tanque Argentino Mediano (TAM), the Austrian SK-105, and the United States Stingray tanks against each other.
October 15, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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At the end of the 1980s, the Ecuadorian Army sought a replacement for its AMX-13s. They launched a competition which would trial the Argentinian Tanque Argentino Mediano (TAM), the Austrian SK-105, and the United States Stingray tanks against each other.
At the end of the 1980s, the Ecuadorian Army sought a replacement for its AMX-13s. They launched a competition which would trial the Argentinian Tanque Argentino Mediano (TAM), the Austrian SK-105, and the United States Stingray tanks against each other.
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The Škoda-Fiat-Torino was the first armored car specifically designed for the Czechoslovak Army. Requirements were set for development and construction within a very short time frame, on an already existing truck chassis...
The Škoda-Fiat-Torino was the first armored car specifically designed for the Czechoslovak Army. Requirements were set for development and construction within a very short time frame, on an already existing truck chassis...
October 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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The Škoda-Fiat-Torino was the first armored car specifically designed for the Czechoslovak Army. Requirements were set for development and construction within a very short time frame, on an already existing truck chassis...
The Škoda-Fiat-Torino was the first armored car specifically designed for the Czechoslovak Army. Requirements were set for development and construction within a very short time frame, on an already existing truck chassis...
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After gaining independence, the Republic of Slovenia inherited two different types of MBTS from the disintegrating Yugoslavia. The first was the T-55, an obsolete vehicle that had previously been imported in large numbers by the Yugoslav People’s Army
After gaining independence, the Republic of Slovenia inherited two different types of MBTS from the disintegrating Yugoslavia. The first was the T-55, an obsolete vehicle that had previously been imported in large numbers by the Yugoslav People’s Army
October 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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After gaining independence, the Republic of Slovenia inherited two different types of MBTS from the disintegrating Yugoslavia. The first was the T-55, an obsolete vehicle that had previously been imported in large numbers by the Yugoslav People’s Army
After gaining independence, the Republic of Slovenia inherited two different types of MBTS from the disintegrating Yugoslavia. The first was the T-55, an obsolete vehicle that had previously been imported in large numbers by the Yugoslav People’s Army
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New video on our youtube channel ! Today's topic are Soviet improvised tanks created during the German invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941
New video on our youtube channel ! Today's topic are Soviet improvised tanks created during the German invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941
Tractors to Tanks | Improvised Soviet Vehicles of 1941 feat @PatchBits
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October 11, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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New video on our youtube channel ! Today's topic are Soviet improvised tanks created during the German invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941
New video on our youtube channel ! Today's topic are Soviet improvised tanks created during the German invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941
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In today's #FlashbackFriday, the Sd.Kfz.140, often simply known as the "Flakpanzer 38(t)", one of the earlier German design for self-propelled armored anti-aircraft vehicles
In today's #FlashbackFriday, the Sd.Kfz.140, often simply known as the "Flakpanzer 38(t)", one of the earlier German design for self-propelled armored anti-aircraft vehicles
October 10, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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In today's #FlashbackFriday, the Sd.Kfz.140, often simply known as the "Flakpanzer 38(t)", one of the earlier German design for self-propelled armored anti-aircraft vehicles
In today's #FlashbackFriday, the Sd.Kfz.140, often simply known as the "Flakpanzer 38(t)", one of the earlier German design for self-propelled armored anti-aircraft vehicles
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During the Second World War, most belligerent nations used anti-tank rifles for defense against armored vehicles, and the Kingdom of Italy was no exception.
During the Second World War, most belligerent nations used anti-tank rifles for defense against armored vehicles, and the Kingdom of Italy was no exception.
October 8, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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During the Second World War, most belligerent nations used anti-tank rifles for defense against armored vehicles, and the Kingdom of Italy was no exception.
During the Second World War, most belligerent nations used anti-tank rifles for defense against armored vehicles, and the Kingdom of Italy was no exception.