As I promised, the second part of my top “tank- list” of the final stage World War II. Let me remind you that places it this list are based on the significance of the tank for the Army, its mass building, and combat power. Как я и обещал, подготовил для вас вторую часть топа про танки заключительного этапа Второй Мировой Войны. Напомню, что места скорее условны и основываются на значимости танка для армий, его массовости и боевой мощи. M4 Sherman “Шерман” ----------------At the beginning of the War the United States had no a mass medium tank. The task of developing absolutely new tank has been put before engineers. So that was the birth of Sherman M4A1. Tank became with a very balanced characteristics. The major advantages include ease of using, tank can quickly go to a mass production, promising basis for the creation of new next machines, the ability to quickly replace of old modules, good ride quality (good speed on the highway and rugged terrain), some armor (which, however, did not save against the Tigers and panthers), as well as a fairly accurate gun (it was promoted by hydraulic turret). The disadvantages include poor passability and low penetration of the gun.If the Soviet Union base tank was T-34, in Germany PZ-4, then Sherman - happy US ticket. M4 in different versions supplied in the Soviet Union under the Lend-Lease. However, by the end of the war it has become a very important question about bad Sherman gun. The old gun could not fight with the enemy. Problem was sold by the 76 mm cannon M1. By the way, there were a huge amount of Sherman modifications - diesel \ petrol engine, with stronger armor, with different variants of the gun. M4 was the main tank of the American platform during the Second World War, and at its base was created a large number of special modifications, SAU, engineering machinery. In total, about 49,000 tanks were built.К началу войны у США не было массового среднего танка. Перед инженерами была поставлена задача разработать танк с нуля. Этим танком и стал Шерман M4A1. Танк отличался очень сбалансированными характеристиками. К основным плюсам можно отнести простоту эксплуатации, легкость для массового производства, перспективную базу для создания последующих машин, способность к быстрой замене устаревших модулей, хорошие ходовые качества(достойная скорость по шоссе и пересеченной местности), сносное бронирование(которое однако не спасало против тигров и пантер), а так же довольно точную пушку(этому способствовал гидравлический привод башни). К минусам относим плохую проходимость машины и слабое пробитие у орудия.
Если у СССР базовым танком стал т-34, у германии ПЗ-4, то Шерман – счастливый билет США. M4 в разных модификациях поставлялся в СССР по ленд-лизу. Однако к концу войны очень остро стал вопрос вооружения Шермана. Старая пушка не могла конкурировать с противником. Так и появился знаменитый Шерман с 76 мм пушкой. Помимо этого было выпущено огромное количество модификаций Шермана – с дизельным\бензиновым двигателем, с усиленным бронированием, с различными вариантами орудия. M4 суждено было стать главной американской танковой платформой Второй мировой войны, и на его базе было создано большое количество специальных модификаций, САУ, инженерной техники. Всего было построено около 49 000 танков.
(PzKpfw V «Panther») «Пантера»
Wehrmacht needed a new medium tank to replace the PZ-4. Tiger was very expensive. It was decided to make absolutely new tank. Panther was supposed to be the most popular medium and well-balanced tank in the German army.However, Panzerkampfwagen V «Panther» still serves as the subject of debate. The indisputable advantage was tank gun, which allows to fight with enemies on 2,000 meters without any problems. Also the frontal armor was good - 80 mm at 55 ° slopes ensure good protection of the tank (armor scheme using the slopes was borrowed from the T-34). The mobility of the tank was at a high level - 60 km \ h on the highway. However, Panther was not without serious drawbacks. Panther was very difficult in using, often broke down, the board was very thin - 40mm. Also reliability of the tank was bad. Strong problems brought a chess suspension (but it also provides a smooth and mild tanks driving).Panther was very strange tank. Positive aspects leveled by significant drawbacks. There were too much children's problems in tank, which were caused by haste entering tank to the production. There were produced 5976 Panthers in different modifications.Вермахту нужен был новый средний танк на замену пазикам. Тигр был дорог в производстве. Было принято решение о проектировании нового танка с нуля. Пантера должна была стать самым массовым и сбалансированным танков в немецких частях.
Однако, Panzerkampfwagen V «Пантера» до сих пор служит объектом жарких споров. Бесспорным плюсом танка является его орудие, позволяющее без проблем поражать цели на 2000 метрах. Также внимания заслуживает и лобовое бронирование танка – 80 мм под наклонов 55° обеспечивали хорошую защиту танка (схема бронирования с использованием наклонов была позаимствована у т-34). Подвижность танка была на высоком уровне – 60 км\ч по шоссе. Однако не обошлось и без серьезных минусов. Пантера была очень сложна в обслуживании, часто ломалась, борта были защищены отвратительно – 40мм. Хромала общая надежность танка. Сильных проблем доставляла шахматная подвеска(однако она же и обеспечивала плавный и мягкий ход танка).
Пантера получилась неоднозначным танком. Положительные стороны нивелировались существенными недостатками. Слишком сильно были выражены детские проблемы, которые появились из-за поспешности ввода танка в производство. Всего было произведено 5976 пантер разных модификаций.
IS-2, ИС-2 (Иосиф Сталин)
Perhaps, that IS-2 was the most powerful and heavily armored Soviet Union tank during World War II. Its name goes from Iosif Stalin. Firstly, the tank was designed for the 85 mm gun, but later it was decided to increase the firepower of the heavy tank - and a well-known 122mm gun helped with this question. Particularly IS-2 distinguished in the assault of captured cities. There were produced 3395 machines.The tank had a terrifying 122 mm cannon, capable to break through the armor of German tanks. At the same time the armor of IS was able to save from a shot in a distance. (120 mm in front at 60 ° slopes and 90mm on the boards). Wide tracks provide excellent flotation and a 520 hp diesel engine allows a speed of 37 km \ h. But even this giant had drawbacks. Tank was very narrow inside and there were fuel-tanks in the fighting compartment. So, it makes badly to working and to survive the crew inside. Also the balance of main tower was broken. The shoot rate was too low.Пожалуй, что ИС-2 был самым мощным и тяжело бронированным танком советского Союза в период Второй Мировой. Аббревиатура означает Иосиф Сталин. Изначально танк проектировался под 85 мм орудие, однако позднее было принято решение капитально увеличить огневую мощь – так и появился всем известный ИС со 122мм. Особенно отличился танк при штурме захваченных городов. Также на базе ИСа в последующем были созданы самоходки ИСУ. Всего было выпущено 3395 машин.
Танк обладал ужасающей 122 мм пушкой, способной буквально проламывать броню немецких танков. При этом броня самого ИСа была способна держать удар на дистанциях (лоб в 120мм под наклоном в 60° и борта в 90мм способствовали этому). Широкие гусеницы обеспечивали отличную проходимость, а 520 сильный дизельный двигатель позволял развивать скорость в 37 км\ч. Но даже этот гигант имел недостатки. Тесная компоновка и баки в боевом отделении плохо сказывались на работе и выживаемости экипажа, а у перетяжеленной башни была нарушена балансировка. Также стоит отметить малую скорострельность.
Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf. B Tiger II, «Тигр II»
King Tiger was the last series tanks in Germany. Initially, KT was developed under a new and incredibly powerful cannon 88mm Kw.K. 43 L / 71 which at that time does not fit into any existing tank. Also, there was a task to design a tank with a very high armor protection. Thus the mobility of the machine can be neglected. And so it turned KT. His birth was in the sunset of Reich. Total 489 Tigers were released.The main argument of the Tiger 2 was a cannon. The most breakdown at the time in the world that allows to shoot targets on 2,000 meters and which has a good rate of fire. Tank armor was impressive - 150 mm in the front plate at an angle of 50 °, 80 mm on each board side. Excellent German optics, good radio and a spacious crew compartment contributed to the comfort of the crew. However, with the driving characteristics everything was bad. Chassis has been borrowed from the first Tiger. Tiger 2 was heavier, and therefore worked worse. The tank was unreliable and often break. The speed of the tank slow and maneuverability was a bad.Thus KT was one of the most powerful tanks of World War II, it combines the apotheosis of armor and firepower. However, he was not invulnerable..Королевский Тигр был последним серийным танком Германии. Изначально КТ разрабатывался под новое и невероятно мощное орудие 88-мм Kw.K. 43 L/71 ,которое на тот момент не влезало ни в один существующий танк. Также, была поставлена задача спроектировать танк с повышенной защитой. При этом подвижностью машины можно было пренебречь. Так и получился КТ. Его рождение пришлось на закат Рейха. Всего было выпущено 489 тигров.
Главным аргументом у Тигра 2 было орудие. Самое пробивное на тот момент в мире, позволяющее без особых усилий поражать цели на 2000 метрах и обладающее хорошей скорострельностью. Броня танка тоже впечатляла – 150 мм во лбу под наклоном в 50°, 80мм по бокам. Отличная немецкая оптика, хорошая рация и просторное боевое отделение способствовали комфортной работе экипажа. Однако с ходовыми качествами дела обстояли плачевно. Ходовая часть была позаимствована у первого Тигра. Тигр 2 был тяжелее, а потому работало все хуже. Танк был ненадежный и часто ломался. Скорость танка была не очень большой(36км\ч) большой, а маневренность удручающей.
Таким образом, КТ был одним из самых сильных танков Второй Мировой войны, сочетавший в себе апофеоз брони и огневой мощи. Однако он вовсе не был неуязвимым..
Т-34-85
T-34-85 was a capital reworking of the T-34. After appearing on the fronts Tigers and Panthers the breakdown of T-34s 76mm guns was not enough and the tank had to be. It was decided to increase the turret, put the gun 85mm ZIS-S-53. The new tower was more and better armored than the previous one. Total mobility and maneuverability of the tank remained approximately the same.T-34-85 has absorbed all the good things from the usual T-34 at the same time he had a much more powerful cannon. Maintainability, unpretentious, well-established production and high reliability of the tank combined with excellent mobility, some armor and good firepower ensured the tank hight demand and a place of honor in history. T-34-85 was the main medium tank of the end of World War II. On arms was officially until 1993. Even in 2010, some countries still used this tank.Now T-34-85 are almost in every city of Russia and Ukraine as monuments.Танк т-34-85 был капитальной переделкой танка т-34. После появления на фронтах Тигров и Пантер, 76мм орудия тридцатьчетверок стало не хватать, и танк надо было в срочном порядке усилить. Было принято решение увеличить погон башни, поставить орудие 85-мм ЗИС-С-53. Новая башня получилась больше и лучше бронирована чем предыдущей. Общая подвижность и маневренность танка остались примерно прежними.
Т-34-85 вобрал в себя все самое хорошее от обычной т-34 при этом он обладал значительно более сильным орудием. Ремонтопригодность, неприхотливость, налаженное производство и высокая надежность танка в сочетании с отличной подвижностью, сносным бронированием и хорошей огневой мощью обеспечили этому танку высокую востребованность и почетное место в истории. Т-34-85 стал основным средним танков конца Второй Мировой. На вооружении официально состоял до 1993. Даже в 2010 еще некоторые страны использовали этот танк.
Сейчас 85ки стоят почти в каждом городе России и Украины как памятники.
Thanks for attention. I am glad, that this them is interesting for people. In the next post I am planning to tell you about planes of World War II. There are a lot of interesting birds.Спасибо за внимание, ребята. Приятно, что эта тема интересует людей. В следующий раз я хотел бы рассказать про самолеты того времени. Там есть пара-тройка интересных “птичек”)
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Tanks for posting!
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Wow, nice picture! )
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nice pic ; warrior <3
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Good post. Like visited the historical military Museum.
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Little trip to a museum with Steemit!) Nice.
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Nice to see some more war history related posts becoming popular on steemit. Looking forward to seeing any more material you might have. I love seeing photos of historical vehicles in action, both now and as they were then. Keep up the good work!
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thanks! it is great, that people are interested in history) the next post will be about planes of WW II.
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Great. dont forget about others countries. for example Japain or France. Or Greaat Britain. Not only USSR and Germany.
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ok, thanks for advice. i think i can find something interesting.
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Больше танков для бога танков! а вообще интересно почитать было, спс.
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А как насчет самолетов?)
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мои поздравления)
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Спасибо)
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Никогда не интересовался танками, но почитать было интересно.
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Спасибо. Скоро буду еще самолеты. Надеюсь они тебе понравятся)
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Ждем самолеты, люблю винтовую авиацию, а еще можно в перспективе про флот времен ВМВ написать - киты любят линкоры)
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Хах, хорошая идея)
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Спасибо, уже оценил+++
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Круто! очень люблю танки. И рад что наши начинают поститься на платформе!
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Да, потихоньку начинаем захватывать мир)) С помощью танков, как видишь..
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I want to see more of this. Thank you.
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Your wish will be done) In some days wait post about planes!
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Круто! В нашем полку рускоговорящих прибыло. Ды еще и на танках. Удачи, крутой пост.
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Спасибо. Стараемся потихоньку развивать наше русское коммъюнити на Стимите.
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Personally, I prefer the T-90A because it looks aggressive if I were to chose my favourite Russian tank. For my all-time favourite, I must say, I love the King Tiger. it's heavy but packs a punch.
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i will make a post about new tanks later. Now this is just about WW II) My favorite is IS-2. but KT is great opponent to IS, agree.
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Can't wait! I enjoy talking about military and history! Upvoted for good luck!
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Thanks) Tomorrow it will be a post about planes of WW II. Hope, it will be interesting for you.
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Tanks are so badass. Awesome post!
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The brother of my grandmother Daniel fought in T34, and his friend Basil in the supplied under Lend-Lease Sherman. Both tanks were hit, brother of my grandmother fell in battle, his friend was injured by fire, but survived and as I know he still alive!
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Вечная память. Моего прадеда убили, когда он Днепр форсировал. А из чего танки подбили, не знаешь?
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К сожалению, нет, знаю что в 1942, а друга уже ближе к концу войны и по его собственным рассказам выжил только благодаря этой технике, у него вообще интересная история, его дважды на войне ранили, первое ещё до танка - сквозное пулевое ранение и до сих пор жив, он, конечно, молодой был когда война началась лет 17-18 было, но всё равно.
Сочувствую по поводу Вашего прадеда.
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👍great post @gavvet
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haha, nice gif!)
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I think I saw one of these on "Fury" :)
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Fury was a Sherman, so yes, you saw it)
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I actually dont know, what i like more - sherman tank, or brad pitt..
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It was not just the charastitics of the tank which was important. It was also how they were used. The skills of the field commander and the tactics were crucial to minimize weaknesses of the platform while maximizing it strength relative to the opposing force and with consideration to the terrain.
Rommel and Patton were considered some of the best.
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good idea. maybe next time i will wright about tactic of tanks using, thanks. And in USSR it were good commanders too, dont forget.
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Agreed USSR had some great tank commanders.
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Wow, very interesting. :) This is the first technical post I see here. Very good !
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I am happy, that you enjoyed it. Maybe you did not see the first part - find it in gavvets blog.) By the way, it will be next post in some days about planes!)
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Thanks for nice historical article.
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i am happy, that you enjoyed it) some days ago it was the first part, you can check it too.
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The M4A1 was my favourite growing up. I can't explain why.
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maybe because it was very interesting and universal tank?) by the way, it was one of the main tnk of WW II.
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This is a quality post, exactly the kind of thing that belongs on steemit.
Thanks for posting and taking the time!
I found all of this to be very informative and interesting. Best that we not forget the history even if the tanks are marvelous wonders all by themselves.
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Thanks you. I like history and everything wich is connected with it. And i am glad, that i am not alone.
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Hey, thanks. And personal thanks for Sherman. Only one USA tank in top.
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yes, it is strange..
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Its weird to see how many people are interested in reviving horrid passages of humane history and celebrating it in peculiar ways such as this.
..so, steemers uh!??
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we must remember even this horrible passages. This is history and it is interesting. And we are celebrating the glory of our grandfathers.
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Unless we know and understand our past, we are doomed to repeat those failures. Also such was the tidal wave of change that WWII spured on it gave rise to civil rights for minorities, womans rights and technology as we know it today. The world before and after WWII were very, very different places. We have had a period of peace, advancement and democracy unprecedented. Yes it was a horrible period but it allowed us as a species to prioritize who we really want to be.
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Good answer. I dont know, how people can forget the history. This is like a crime.
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