The Tanks That Dictated the Course of WW2

00:00 The Sherman Tank: The Work Horse

The story of the most produced, most used and most important US tank of World War Two. Nearly 50,000 of these superb fighting vehicles were built during the war and every allied army used the Sherman in a variety of roles in every theatre of combat throughout the world. Although it was inferior to the best German tanks in armament and protection, in reliability, serviceability and cost effectiveness it was unmatched.

46:50 The KV Tank: Russian Steel Monster

When it was designed in 1939, the Russian KV was the most advanced heavy tank in the world, with excellent artillery and top-of-the-range armour. Seemingly impervious to anti-tank fire, more than 600 had been built when Russia was invaded by Germany in 1941, and this simple, robust and powerful tank gave a severe jolt to German armoured planning.

01:33:51 The T-34 Tank: Russia's Cutting Edge

The T-34 was probably the most important tank to see action during the Second World War -- its existence remained a well kept secret from the Germans who were shocked by its appearance on the battlefield. Easy to produce and maintain with innovative and formidable heavy armament, more than 40,000 of this superb medium tank were built during the war.

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