2+ Hours of Facts About Legendary WWII Tanks

From battlefield icons to engineering marvels, explore the legendary tanks that defined World War II.

00:00 M4 Sherman

The mighty M4 Sherman is an enduring image of WW2. As America joined the war, the raw power of their industry almost instantly started to turn the tide in Europe. The M4 arrived in Europe and North Africa in large numbers and seemed to be the perfect match for the Panzer 3, Germany's latest engineering marvel.

46:35 KV Tank

The KV Tank, this behemoth of steel boasted unparalleled resilience, becoming a nightmare for German forces. However, its own bulk and sluggishness proved to be its Achilles' heel, rendering it obsolete when compared to the nimble and versatile T-34.

01:33:00 T-34 Tank

The T-34 is an incredible symbol of the Soviet's industrial might. The tank outclassed the invading German tanks in almost every way and was a crucial factor in the Soviet victory. What's more amazing is that before this, the USSR had almost no experience of tank production.