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Despite being a country of relatively modest size with an equally modest Industry, the Kingdom of Hungary found itself producing not an insignificant amount of tanks and armored vehicles both prior to and during the Second World War. While models such as the Csaba, Toldi, Nimród, and Turán were engineering feats for the country’s modest industry, they were largely outdated in terms of their technical specifications at the time of their respective introductions. In spite of this, some officers within the Royal Hungarian Army (Hun. Magyar Királyi Honvédség) believed there still existed a major gap in their combat capabilities: mobile artillery of the tracked variety.
Early believers of this concept within the Hungarian Army turned to the German StuG III model of assault gun for inspiration, noting how effectively artillery pieces mounted on tank chassis could operate if employed correctly. This early thinking and effort eventually bore fruit in the shape of the 40/43M Zrínyi II Assault Gun. Unfortunately for the Hungarians, the Zrínyi was the last of their armored vehicles to be serially produced; and as such, just barely managed to see frontline service during the final years of the war. As a result, only up to 76 examples were built, with their crews fighting in some of the fiercest and desperate actions faced by Hungarian servicemen during the Second World War.
An article by Adam
Illustrated by BrianGaydos
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tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/italy/anti-tank-warfare…
During the civil war that took place in Italy from 1943 to 1945, fought between the Italian Partisans on one side and German and Repubblica Sociale Italiana (English: Italian Social Republic) forces on the other, there were few instances of anti-tank combat on the Partisan side. Although poorly trained, they often had anti-tank weapons sent through Allied airdrops or improvised weapons such as plastic explosives, Molotov cocktails, and hand grenades.
Of course, in most cases, the fight was unequal, and Axis forces used all kinds of armored vehicles to protect their columns. However, with ingenuity – and also a lot of luck – sometimes the Partisans managed to disable various enemy armored vehicles.
An article by Daniele Notaro
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tanks-encyclopedia.com/coldwar/spain/bmr-620/
The Meroka was a close-in weapon system that was utilized on Spanish ships, such as the Príncipe de Asturias light aircraft carrier, as well other ships. Its design, featuring twelve 20 mm autocannons acting as a volley gun, captured the attention of military enthusiasts and researchers alike. However, it had another intended purpose. The Meroka autopropulsado (Self-propelled Meroka) was one of the variants of this volley system, designed to be mounted on land vehicles. One of the projects considered for this weapon was the BMR-620, which essentially involved creating an anti-aircraft variant based on the Spanish 6×6 BMR (Blindado Medio de Ruedas – Medium Wheeled Armored Vehicle), equipped with the Meroka system. However, problems emerged during the development of this project, ultimately resulting in its cancellation.
An article by Javier Sánchez
Illustrated by Oussama Mohamed ‘Godzilla’
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Torumekian Empire Fictional Tanks
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The Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind manga stands out as one of Miyazaki’s most significant creations. Not only did it bring him and his team widespread popularity, but the work on its film adaptation also paved the way for the establishment of Studio Ghibli, marking it as the studio’s inaugural project. The manga delves into crucial themes such as pacifism, environmentalism, the intricate relationship between nature and humanity, as well as the profound issues surrounding war and peace. The militaristic Torumekian Empire, serving as the primary antagonists in the plot, extensively employs advanced military technology, including various aircraft, an analogue of a nuclear bomb, and, of course, tanks.
An article by Zinoviy Alexeev
Illustrated by Oussama Mohamed ‘Godzilla’.
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tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/germany/mittlerer-ladun…
During the Second World War, the Germans employed a series of different remotely controlled demolition vehicles. These specialized vehicles performed various combat roles such as clearing obstacles, minefields, or outright destroying enemy defensive bunkers. For this, they were intended to carry a large explosive charge that could be activated from a safe distance. One such design was the NSU Motorenwerke Mittlerer Ladungsträger (Sd.Kfz.304) ‘Springer’, of which some 50 production vehicles were delivered, but none were used operationally.
An article by Marko Pantelic
Illustrated by Oussama Mohamed
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MM-1A Mk-2 Falcata
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The Paratrooper Brigade “Almogávares” VI (Brigada “Almogávares” VI de Paracaidistas – BOP PAC VI), until 2015 known as the Paratroopers Light Infantry Brigade “Almogávares” VI (Brigada de Infantería Ligera Paracaidista “Almogávares” VI), stands as the premier airborne force within the Spanish Army, entrusted with swift deployment into hostile territories via aerial means. In alignment with their mission, a good part of their vehicle fleet boasts of being lightweight, agile, and swift. Among this distinguished fleet stands the Falcata, an epitome of these attributes. Referred to as the “Mula Falcata” within military circles, or by its manufacturer’s designation, the MM-1A Mk-2 Falcata, this multipurpose air-deployable vehicle stands out for its compact design and versatile capabilities.
An article by Javier Sánchez
Illustrated by David Bocquelet
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The Ordnance, Smooth-Bore, 3in, Mk. 1 ‘Smith Gun’ was an expediently designed light anti-tank gun that served with the British Home Guard during The Second World War. In an effort to quickly replace the equipment lost during the British evacuation of France at Dunkirk, almost any and all weapon designs from all manner of places came under consideration by the War Office (WO) – necessity is the mother of invention, after all. Designed by retired British Army Major William H. Smith, the officially long-winded ‘Gun, 3in, Ordnance Smooth-Bore’, simply known as the ‘Smith Gun’ or ‘3-inch OSB’, was one such expediently designed weapon.
An article by Mark Nash
Illustrated by Oussama Mohamed ‘Godzilla’
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tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/germany/sturmgeschutz-i…
The German Army entered the war with only one flamethrowing vehicle type based on the Panzer II chassis. Later, other types were introduced. These were mostly based on the Panzer III and some captured vehicles. At the end of 1942, Hitler proposed that some 10 StuG IIIs be modified for this specific role, creating the Sturmgeschütz III Flamm (StuG III Flamm for short). A few months later, these were delivered and tested, but none would be issued for frontline use, and all would be refurbished to their original configuration in 1944.
An article by Marko Pantelic
Illustrated by Oussama Mohamed ‘Godzilla’
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tanks-encyclopedia.com/coldwar/romania/tma-79/
The TMA-79 (Tractor Mijlociu de Artilerie Eng: Medium Artillery Tractor) was an attempt by Romania to replace older Soviet artillery tractors and offer a domestically produced alternative to the newly acquired ATS-59 and ATS-59G Soviet tractors. On paper, the vehicle would prove to be more powerful and have a higher payload, but due to mechanical issues, it never entered mass production. Instead, its cabin was shortened and the engine was replaced, creating the TMA-83, which saw service until 2005.
An article written and illustrated by Pavel Alexe
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