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This larger, more advanced design proved to be a better choice. The first dedicated command variant, the Panzerbefehlswagen III Ausf.D1, an upgraded version of the standard Pz III D model was introduced in 1938.
An article by Marko Pantelic
Illustrated by Oussama Mohamed
An article by Marko Pantelic
Illustrated by Oussama Mohamed
November 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
This larger, more advanced design proved to be a better choice. The first dedicated command variant, the Panzerbefehlswagen III Ausf.D1, an upgraded version of the standard Pz III D model was introduced in 1938.
An article by Marko Pantelic
Illustrated by Oussama Mohamed
An article by Marko Pantelic
Illustrated by Oussama Mohamed
To fulfill this role, the Germans developed the Tank command vehicle class. Initially, a version based on the Panzer I was introduced, but it proved too small for the task. Germany turned to the Panzer III series in the years leading up to World War Two.
November 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
To fulfill this role, the Germans developed the Tank command vehicle class. Initially, a version based on the Panzer I was introduced, but it proved too small for the task. Germany turned to the Panzer III series in the years leading up to World War Two.
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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.
No book is a better example of this than the 1898 novel, The War of the Worlds.
An article by Harold Biondo
Illustrated by Jack Hainsworth
An article by Harold Biondo
Illustrated by Jack Hainsworth
November 17, 2025 at 10:36 AM
No book is a better example of this than the 1898 novel, The War of the Worlds.
An article by Harold Biondo
Illustrated by Jack Hainsworth
An article by Harold Biondo
Illustrated by Jack Hainsworth
Although Wells’ works are not the earliest examples of the genre, they very definitely set the standard for all modern science fiction, and remain some of the most highly regarded works of that variety, even more than one hundred years after they were written.
November 17, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Although Wells’ works are not the earliest examples of the genre, they very definitely set the standard for all modern science fiction, and remain some of the most highly regarded works of that variety, even more than one hundred years after they were written.
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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.
An article by Marko Pantelic
Illustrated by Pavel ‘Carpaticus’ Alexe
Illustrated by Pavel ‘Carpaticus’ Alexe
November 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
An article by Marko Pantelic
Illustrated by Pavel ‘Carpaticus’ Alexe
Illustrated by Pavel ‘Carpaticus’ Alexe
Porsche’s first heavy tank project, the Panzerkampfwagen VI Typ 100, served more as a testbed for new technologies than a serious contender for mass production. It was a stepping stone in the evolution of German tank design rather than a fully realized combat vehicle.
November 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Porsche’s first heavy tank project, the Panzerkampfwagen VI Typ 100, served more as a testbed for new technologies than a serious contender for mass production. It was a stepping stone in the evolution of German tank design rather than a fully realized combat vehicle.
These concepts, while forward-thinking and potentially promising on paper, introduced additional complexity. Germany’s limited industrial capacity and the urgency of wartime production made it difficult to turn such theoretical advancements into practical solutions.
November 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
These concepts, while forward-thinking and potentially promising on paper, introduced additional complexity. Germany’s limited industrial capacity and the urgency of wartime production made it difficult to turn such theoretical advancements into practical solutions.
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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
... from Operation Question Mark I, as it contributed to the design of the T71 Light Tank.
An article by Harold Biondo
Illustrated by Pavel “Carpaticus” Alexe
An article by Harold Biondo
Illustrated by Pavel “Carpaticus” Alexe
November 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
... from Operation Question Mark I, as it contributed to the design of the T71 Light Tank.
An article by Harold Biondo
Illustrated by Pavel “Carpaticus” Alexe
An article by Harold Biondo
Illustrated by Pavel “Carpaticus” Alexe
The L-7 was the final light tank concept of the program, and the only Question Mark concept not to have been designed by Detroit Arsenal. It was a very compact design with a center-mounted oscillating turret and 76 mm T91E3 cannon. The L-7 was one of the most important designs...
November 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The L-7 was the final light tank concept of the program, and the only Question Mark concept not to have been designed by Detroit Arsenal. It was a very compact design with a center-mounted oscillating turret and 76 mm T91E3 cannon. The L-7 was one of the most important designs...
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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.
The focus was shifted from developing new vehicles, such as the potential Leopard 3 and Marder 2, to upgrading existing vehicles, in this case, the Leopard 2.
An article by Mitchel de Man
Illustrated by Ardhya ‘Vesp’ Anargha
An article by Mitchel de Man
Illustrated by Ardhya ‘Vesp’ Anargha
November 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The focus was shifted from developing new vehicles, such as the potential Leopard 3 and Marder 2, to upgrading existing vehicles, in this case, the Leopard 2.
An article by Mitchel de Man
Illustrated by Ardhya ‘Vesp’ Anargha
An article by Mitchel de Man
Illustrated by Ardhya ‘Vesp’ Anargha
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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.
This was essentially a simple bicycle fitted with a mount for two Panzerfaust anti-tank launchers.
An article by Marko Pantelic
Illustrated by Brian S. Gaydos
An article by Marko Pantelic
Illustrated by Brian S. Gaydos
November 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM
This was essentially a simple bicycle fitted with a mount for two Panzerfaust anti-tank launchers.
An article by Marko Pantelic
Illustrated by Brian S. Gaydos
An article by Marko Pantelic
Illustrated by Brian S. Gaydos
The only thing Germany still had in abundance was desperation, the urgent need to find some way to turn the tide of war. One unusual and rather ad-hoc solution came in the form of the Truppenfahrrad Waffenträger.
November 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The only thing Germany still had in abundance was desperation, the urgent need to find some way to turn the tide of war. One unusual and rather ad-hoc solution came in the form of the Truppenfahrrad Waffenträger.
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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.
The project was named SU-2-122. Unsurprisingly, the end product required major changes to the T-34 hull, as well as an array of other drawbacks, and the project never left the drawing board.
An article written and illustrated by Pavel Alexe
An article written and illustrated by Pavel Alexe
November 5, 2025 at 11:34 AM
The project was named SU-2-122. Unsurprisingly, the end product required major changes to the T-34 hull, as well as an array of other drawbacks, and the project never left the drawing board.
An article written and illustrated by Pavel Alexe
An article written and illustrated by Pavel Alexe
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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...
... but thanks to the personal account of Mr. Kevin Bradley, we can tell their story in great detail.
An article by Mark Nash
Illustrated by Oussama Mohamed
An article by Mark Nash
Illustrated by Oussama Mohamed
November 3, 2025 at 9:21 AM
... but thanks to the personal account of Mr. Kevin Bradley, we can tell their story in great detail.
An article by Mark Nash
Illustrated by Oussama Mohamed
An article by Mark Nash
Illustrated by Oussama Mohamed
Armored vehicles did not play a huge role in The Falklands War, however, among the small collection of vehicles sent in as part of the British Task Force included two FV180 CETs. It is often forgotten that these vehicle served in the conflict...
November 3, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Armored vehicles did not play a huge role in The Falklands War, however, among the small collection of vehicles sent in as part of the British Task Force included two FV180 CETs. It is often forgotten that these vehicle served in the conflict...
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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.