Tanks in World War II
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Tanks were an important weapons system in World War II. Although tanks in the inter-war years were the subject of widespread research, few were made, in just a few countries. However, during World War II, most armies employed tanks, and thousands were built every month. Tank usage, doctrine, and production varied widely among the combatant nations. By war's end, a consensus was forming on tank doctrine and design.
Combined arms in action: a WWII tank (M4 Sherman shown) was effective against a wide range of targets, but often needed support of infantry to protect it against close attacks
The Tiger I heavy tank could use its long ranged powerful gun to advantage in the open landscapes of the Battle of Kursk, 1943
T3E2 tank with Christie suspension crossing an obstacle during tests in 1936
Early war production.
Hobart's Funnies
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Hobart's Funnies is the nickname given to a number of specialist armoured fighting vehicles derived from tanks operated during the Second World War by units of the 79th Armoured Division of the British Army or by specialists from the Royal Engineers.
Amphibious DD tanks await blowing of breaches in the sea wall on Utah Beach. This photo was taken shortly after H Hour.
Churchill AVRE with a "bobbin"
Churchill Crocodile in action
A Sherman tank uses a Churchill Ark to climb an escarpment during a training exercise