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L i g h t v e h i c l e s

PzKpfw I AusfBScout vehicle ....................................

SdKfz 222Scout vehicle .............................................

SdKfz 223Scout vehicle .............................................

PzKpfw II LuchsLight tank........................................

SdKfz 234 PumaScout vehicle ..................................

WirbelwindAA vehicle .............................................

Flakpanzer IAA vehicle .............................................

Pz III SapperMinesweeper .........................................

Tank destroyer

HetzerMedium tank destroyer .....................................

StuG IV AusfGMedium tank destroyer .........................

NashornMedium tank destroyer .................................

Jagdpanzer IVMedium tank destroyer .........................JagdpantherHeavy tank destroyer .............................

ElefantSuper-heavy tank destroyer ..............................

Jagdtiger Super-heavy tank destroyer ..........................

Self- propel led ar till ery

Wespe Self-propelled howitzer ....................................

HummelSelf-propelled howitzer ..................................

Panzerwerfer Self-propelled rocket artillery ..................

Sturmtiger Self-propelled howitzer .............................

Tanks

PzKpfw III AusfFMedium tank..................................

PzKpfw III AusfJMedium tank...................................

PzKpfw IV AusfF1Medium tank.................................

PzKpfw IV AusfGMedium tank..................................

PzKpfw IV AusfHMedium tank..................................

PzKpfw VI TigerHeavy tank.......................................

PzKpfw V PantherMedium tank.................................PzKpfw VI KingtigerSuper-heavy tank.......................

Veteran Tiger Heavy tank.........................................

T ran sp or t and logist ics

BMW R12Motorcycle .................................................

Kubel VW82Car ......................................................

SdKfz 251/1Armored halftrack....................................

Opel Blitz 36 (transport)Supply truck......................

Opel Blitz 36 (supplies)Supply truck.......................

Opel Blitz 36 (engineers)Supply truck....................

Special attacks

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Contents

The German Empire 4

German campai gn ba tt les 5

How to use this guide 6

Infantry squads 7

Volkssturm ...............................................................................................................7

Assault infa ntry .......................................................................................................7

Regular infantry.......................................................................................................7

Paratroopers ............................................................................................................8

Panzergrenadier ......................................................................................................8

Sappers ....................................................................................................................8

Mechanized Panzergr battalion ..............................................................................9Engineers (AP) .........................................................................................................9

Engineers (AT) ..........................................................................................................9

Brandenburg division ............................................................................................10

Fallschirmjger .....................................................................................................11

Stosstrupp .............................................................................................................12

S p e c i a l i z e d s o l d i e r s 1 3

Rifleman.................................................................................................................13

Submachine gun ....................................................................................................13

Machine gunner.....................................................................................................13

Team with anti-tank rifle .......................................................................................14

Anti-tank te am .......................................................................................................14

Crew .......................................................................................................................14

Flamethrower team ...............................................................................................15

Officer ....................................................................................................................15

Sniper.....................................................................................................................16

Veteran sniper .......................................................................................................16

Radio operator .......................................................................................................16

Fi xed w ea pon s and a rti ller y 17

Heavy machine gunMachine gun .............................................................................17

Flak 38 AAAA defense ..............................................................................................17

sGrW 34 MortarMortar ............................................................................................17

AT Pak 41AT gun .....................................................................................................18

AT Pak 38AT gun .....................................................................................................18

AT Pak 40AT gun .....................................................................................................18

FlaK 37AA defense / AT gun .......................................................................................19

FH 18 M howitzer Field howitzer .................................................................................20

sFH 18 howitzerField howitzer ...................................................................................20

Nebelwerfer 41Rocket artillery ..................................................................................20


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The German Empire

On September 1, 1939, German troops invaded Poland. In response, France and Great

Britain declared war on Germany. The Second World War had begun. Weeks later,

the German army conquered Warsaw, and Germany and the Soviet Union shared Polish

territory.

In April 1940, Germany occupied Denmark and Norway with scarcely any resistance. Not

long after, the conquest of the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg began. The French

and British armies withdrew to Dunkirk.

On June 10, 1940, Italy declared war on France and Great Britain. Four days later, German

troops entered Paris, forcing the French Marshall, Ptain, to sign an armistice. Between

August and October of that same year, the Battle of Britain took place, in which British

resistance managed to repel the Luftwaffe's air offensive.

From June 1941, German troops entered USSR territory, crossed the Stalin Line,

conquered Leningrad and Kiev and headed towards Moscow, where they were beaten

back by Soviet resistance. Meanwhile, the Afrika Korps, under Rommel's command, tookup positions in North Africa.

In 1942, Germany won the Battle of Stalingrad. However, the arrival of winter coincided

with the Soviet counteroffensive, which ended with the surrender of the German Field

Marshall Von Paulus on February 3, 1943.

The allied landings in Normandy in June 1944 precipitated the end of the conflict.

Germany responded with new offensives in Alsace and the Ardennes, but the Soviet attack

on German territory came as the final blow for the exhausted German army. The fall

of Berlin in May 1945 triggered the unconditional surrender of Germany.

German campaign battles

Battle for Caen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

After the allied landings on the Normandy

beaches, the efforts of the German troops under

General Edwin Rommel's command were focused

on the defense of Caen, a hugely important

communications center on the route towards

the French capital, Paris.

Battle of Saint Hilaire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

On discovering that, contrary to what they

expected, the great allied landings did not occur

in the Dover Strait, the German Panzer divisions

stationed at that strategic point launched

the counterattack. The town of Saint Hilaire was

witness to the clash between both armies.

Operation Market Garden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Control of the bridges over the Rhine and the

rivers in the Arnhem region was one of the keys

to the allied advance in northern Europe. German

troops were preparing to face up to the enemy

airborne divisions, which, supported by armored

land forces, maneuvered in order to launch the finalattack.

Photo:Bundesarchiv,Bild 183-L20582 /

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6 German Army: How to use this guide Combat Guide How to use this guide

Assault infantry

M135 C25 H10 X2

6 4

Thompson submachine gun M1 Garand semi-automatic rifle

Inventory:

16x 6x 8x 4x

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M5A1 StuartLight tank

M300 C13 V35 D4 S-

Main: L37mmR3 A110mAP: 66 63 54 44

10 30 70 110 m

Armor:

129 225 325

438 532 625

G2x 0.30 caliber

The British used the surname of the Confederate States Army general, Jeb Stuart, to name the whole series of United States M3 and M5

tanks. The M5A1 could carry the same 37 mm weapon as the Greyhound; although its speed was slower, it was better armored and had

nearly double the emergency ammunition supply. It was efficient for providing close support to the infantry as well as confronting lightly-

armored enemy scout vehicles such as the German SdKfz 223 and Panzer I or the Japanese Type 92s.

Inventory:

79x 68x 5x 3.400x 1x

Name of the unit

Name of the unit Type

Icon

Icon

Unit's equipment

Unit'sequipment

Machine gunsmounted

Name of weapon

Penetration into armoraccording to distance (inmm of steel)

Armor (in mm of steel)

Weapon icon

Quantity

M Command Points (Special)

CControl Points

M Command Points (Special)

CControl Points

LCaliber of weapon

RReload time

AMaximum range

VSpeed

DCrew

SPassengers

YCan tow/ be towed

HNumber of men who make up the unit

XWeapons handling skills

Hull Turret

1 4 Front

2 5 Side

3 6 Rear

Volkssturm

M60 C16 H8 X1

6 2

98K rifle MP 3008 submachine gun

Inventory:

10x

Assault infantry

M120 C25 H10 X2

1 4

StG 44 assault rifle 98K rifle

Inventory:

16x 6x 8x 4x

Regular infantry

M165 C26 H10 X2

3 6

MP 40 submachine gun 98K rifle

Inventory:

12x 3x 2x 10x

Infantry squads


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8 German Army: Infantry squads Combat Guide Paratroopers

M250 C30 H10 X3

5 3 2

9 8K r if le G 43 s em i- au to ma ti c r if le wi th s ig ht F G- 42 a ss au lt r if le

Inventory:

25x 20x 16x 2x 3x

Panzergrenadier

M385 C35 H10 X4

2 2

MP 40 submachine gun G43 semi-automatic r i fl e

6 4

StG 44 assault rifle Panzerfaust

Inventory:

32x 14x 16x 4x

Sappers

M50 C6 H2 X2

2

MP 40 submachine gun

Inventory:

2x

Mechanized Panzergr battalion

M480 C35 H10 X4

2 2

MP 40 submachine gun G43 semi-automatic r if l e

6 4

StG 44 assault rifle Panzerfaust

Inventory:

32x 14x 16x 4x

Engineers (AP)

M150 C12 H4 X2

4


Inventory:

60x

Engineers (AT)

M200 C12 H4 X2

4


Inventory:

28x


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10 German Army: Infantry squads Combat Guide Fallschirmjger

M3 C30 H10 X3

The term Fallschirmjger means

paratrooper in German. These units

formed part of the Air Force and

generally had the best weapons in

the army.

With a similar organization to that of

the motorized infantry divisions, the

paratrooper divisions were largely

employed as assault units.

In 1944, the evolution of the war led to the cessation of

paratroopers. Nevertheless, they continued to carry out

during the Battle of Monte Cassino, where the tenacity o

nickname "green devils".

Equipped with assault rifles and semi-automatic rifles, a

armed with an MG 42 machine gun and with additional

of elite paratroopers were trained to capture lightly defe

themselves and defend the captured land.

6 2

9 8K r ifle G 43 s em i- au to ma tic rif le w ith s

Inventory:

26x 22x 16x 2x

Brandenburg division

M2 C24 H8 X3

This special operations corps was founded by

Theodore von Hippel, specialist in espionage

and sabotage, who served in the German

army during the First World War. An expert

in the techniques used by Colonel T.E.

Lawrence (known as Lawrence of Arabia),

Von Hippel volunteered for the Intelligence

Service after the First World War. In 1939, hereceived authorization to form an elite corps,

specialized in incursions on enemy territory. His men were instructed in the art of capturing

bridges and roads, sabotage or neutralization of key enemies. The battalion, created by

Von Hippel, entered on the scene with the invasion of Poland, operating behind enemy

lines to smooth the path of advance for German troops.

The efficiency demonstrated by Von Hippel's men led the German Army to institutionalize

the battalion: and so it was than on October 15, 1939, the Construction Training Company

800 for Special Duties was born, headed by Von Hippel himself, with its headquarters in

the city of Brandenburg.

Those involved in this elite corps were always volunteers equipped with specific skills and

knowledge: command of several languages, excellent physical condition and astonishing

mental agility.

3 4

G43 semi-automatic rifle 98K rifle

1 4

MG 34 machine gun Panzerfaust

Inventory:

14x 3x 4x 1x 1x

Brandenburg division

In 1940, the battaliontook part in undercoveroperations in Denmark,Norway, Belgium, Hollandand France. One yearlater, they operatedbehind enemy linesin missions aimed atpreparing the ground forOperation Barbarossa. In1942, it officially becamea German Army division.Their involvement inthe African theater ofoperations was notorious,where each commando wasmobilized to confront theBedouin Tribes against theBritish.


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12 German Army: Infantry squads Combat Guide Stosstrupp

M4 C35 H10 X4

The Stosstrupp were the most powerful shock infantry troops in the German

Army for assaulting heavily defended enemy positions. They were armed with

assault rifles, submachine guns and numerous Panzerfaust, with which they

could deal with any threat in hand-to-hand combat and urban environments.

They were deployed along with an SdKfz 251/17 armored halftrack, armed with

a 20 mm automatic gun, which gave them superior firepower against infantry

and light armored vehicles.

5 5 10

StG 44 assault rifle MP 40 submachine gun Panzerfaust

Inventory:

30x 10x 20x 5x

Special troops

All armies have special corps of soldiers who are better trainedand equipped than the regular forces. The American Rangers orthe German Panzergrenadiers were examples of these corps. Armedwith assault rifles and semi-automatic carbines, they also hadanti-tank weapons in order to confront tanks from a distance, as

well as a generous supply of grenades and dynamite to clear theway through any obstacle they found. The superior training ofthese troops gave them greater physical resistance and superioraccuracy with their firearms.

Special troops excelled both in defense and attack and surpassedregular infantry squads in terms of performance. Sometimesthese infantry corps formed motorized units that were directlydeployed with their own armored transport vehicles. These halftracks carried additionalfirepower and had greater speed of movement in order to reach the battle front as quickly aspossible, as well as an additional supply of grenades and ammunition which any allied platooncould use to rearm themselves.

Photo:Bundesarchiv Bild 146-2007-0144

Rieman

M11 C2.5 H1 X2

1

98K rifle

Inventory:

1x 1x

Submachine gun

M12 C2.5 H1 X2

1


Inventory:

2x 1x 1x

Machine gunnerM60 C3.5 H1 X2

1

MG 42 machine gun

Inventory:

1x

Specialized soldiers


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14 German Army: Specialized soldiers Combat Guide Team with anti-tank rie

M60 C6 H2 X3

2 1

M P 40 submach ine gun P zb39 ant i- tank r if le

Inventory:

2x 2x 1x

Anti-tank team

M90 C6 H2 X3

2 1

MP 40 submachine gun Panzershreck

Inventory:

2x 2x 1x 11x

Crew

M10 C4 H2 X2

2

Walther pistol

Inventory:

Flamethrower team

M75 C5 H2 X2

1 1

MP 40 submachine gun Flamethrower

Inventory:

2x 1x 1x

Ofcer

M160 C8 H1 X3

1 1

Walther pistol Flare pistol

Inventory:

1x 1x 4x 1x

Officers

Officers are useful for planning troop mrequesting fire support. The most powerf

their binoculars; with them they can expfrom large distances. To do this, activaand direct them towards the area to reconof war will lift wherever you direct the discovering hidden enemies in the undergThis information will be shared with any in order to coordinate the attack.

Officers also have the ability to requesof the battlefield. They can use a smoke parachutes to be launched from a box of on the map. In the inside of the box theprojectiles. Finally, with their flare ptarget.


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16 German Army: Specialized soldiers Combat Guide

Heavy machine gunMachine gun

M120 C5

Main: L7.92mm RAuto A80 m

Inventory:

1120x 1x

Flak 38 AAAA defense

M200 C5

Main: L20mm RAuto A100 mAP: 29 27 21 18

10 30 70 100 m

Inventory:

930x 1x

sGrW 34 MortarMortarM350 C5

Main: L81mm R5 A110 mAP: 15 15 15 15

10 30 70 110 m

Inventory:

121x 1x

Fixed weapons and artillerySniperM160 C8 H1 X4

1

98K sniper rifle

Inventory:

3x 1x 1x

Veteran sniper

M1 C8 H1 X4

1

98K sniper rifle

Inventory:

3x 1x 1x

Radio operator

M4 C11 H3 X2

3 1

MP 40 submachine gun Flare pistol

Inventory:

4x 2x 2x 1x 21x


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18 German Army: Fixed weapons and artillery Combat Guide

Inventory:

51x 50x 5x

Pak 41 ATAT gun

M140 C5 Y

Main: L42mm R3 A110 mAP: 52 46 38 32

1 0 30 70 110 m

Inventory:

51x 50x 5x

Pak 38 ATAT gun

M350 C5 Y

Main: L50mm R4 A130 mAP: 84 86 69 35

10 30 70 130 m

Inventory:

51x 50x 5x

Pak 40 ATAT gun

M435 C5 Y

Main: L75mm R5 A150 mAP: 124 119 108 66

10 30 70 150 m

Inventory:

51x 50x 5x 1x

Its high speed anti-tank projectiles made it an unbeatable

anti-tank weapon during the first stages

of the war, a role which it would continue

to play very efficiently until the end of the conflict. This

success led to the development of a line of anti-tank guns

for vehicles that became the main armament for tanks such

as the Tiger I.

FlaK 37AA defense / AT gun

M700 C10

Main: L88mm R5 A160 mAP: 142 136 124 75

10 30 70 160 m

The FlaK 18, 36 and 37 guns were used by the German

weapons during the Second World War, becoming one

Owing to their 88 mm gun, they were nicknamed "eight

the First World War, anti-aircraft weapons were largely a

guns, modified to fire at elevated angles. As the air warairplanes improved, this type of weapon became obsole

Army proposed to design guns with higher calibers and

launch projectiles to great heights. This was how the firs

18, manufactured in 1928, was born. Its 4.9 meter gun

ejection system which increased the rate of fire conside

shaped base allowed it to fire at any angle, an indispen

weapon.

In 1944, there were around 10,700 FlaK 18, 36 and 37

increase in allied air bombings, the majority of these we

anti-aircraft purpose. In this role, the eight-eight was no

of other nations, which were capable of firing heavier p

Nevertheless, thanks to their lightness and mobility, they

the conflict.


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20 German Army: Fixed weapons and artillery Combat Guide

The Panzer I could provide infantry

support with its two machine guns, but

was not sufficiently well armored to

confront anti-tank rifle fire, especially in

the flanks and turret, whose armor was not

inclined as it was on the frontal

part of the hull.

FH 18 M howitzerField howitzer

M750 C10 Y

Main: L105mm R70 A220 m

Inventory:

66x 1x

sFH 18 howitzerField howitzer

M900 C10 Y

Main: L150mm R75 A250 m

Inventory:

36x 12x 1x

Nebelwerfer 41Rocket artillery

M5 C5 Y

Main: L150mm R60 A180 mAfter research carried out throughout the decade of

1920, Germany came up with an innovative technique

for launching massive smoke, poisonous gas or explosive warhead attacks. These studies resulted in the development of a 100 mm

mortar designed to fire gas projectiles: known as the Nebelwerfer, or "smoke launcher", the name was chosen to generate confusion

among enemy spies.

The Nebelwerfer 41, which consisted of a six tube launcher mounted on the chassis of an anti-tank gun, entered service following the

Battle of France. Its rockets were equipped with stabilizer elements that increased their range and accuracy, compensating for the low

number of projectiles launched.

Throughout the conflict, approximately 6,000 Nebelwerfer launchers were manufactured, and around five and a half million rockets

were used in the main theaters of operation.

The Nebelwerfer 41 could fire an entire salvo of six rockets in quick succession, but it had to be reloaded between each firing.

Nevertheless, the reload time was less than in other, larger rocket launcher systems.

Inventory:

66x 1x

Light vehicles

PzKpfw I AusfBScout vehicle

M180 C9

Armor:

113 210 310

415 515 615

G2x MG 34Designed originally for training work

intended to prepare German troops for the

new motorized war, the Panzer I ended

up as an iconic vehicle used both in the

Spanish Civil War and in the Second World

War.

Inventory:

2.200x 1x


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22 German Army: Light vehicles Combat Guide SdKfz 222Scout vehicle

M240 C9 V41 D2 S- Y


10 30 70 90 m

Armor:

120 214 314

420 514 614

G1x MG 34

Armed with a 20 mm automatic gun and an

MG 34 machine gun, the SdKfz 222 was

capable of carrying out rapid incursions in the

initial moments of the battle.

Its maneuverability allowed it to

cross battlefield and attack fixed

weapons crews, wiping out other

scout vehicles. Equally, it turned

out to be the perfect vehicle for

catching enemy infantry platoons

off guard in open country.

SdKfz 223Scout vehicle

M200 C9

Armor:

120 214 314

420 514 614

G1x MG 42

The 223 model is the communications version; equippe

but it lacked the armament required to confront other a

Inventory:

1.400x

PzKpfw II LuchsLight tank

M240 C11


10 30 70 90 m

Armor:

130 215 315

430 515 615

G1x MG 34The German Army manufactured 100 units

of this light tank between 1943 and 1944.

Baptized with the name Panzersphwagen

II, it was nicknamed Luchs ("lynx") by German troops

although it was slower than the latter owing to its hea

initial phases of the battle.

Inventory:

330x 2.380x 1x

Inventory:

410x 800x

SdLfz 222 and 223

Both the SdKfz 222 andthe 223 were armoredmilitary cars designedfor battlefieldreconnaissance. Thewheeled design favored themovement of the vehicleby road. At the Russianand African fronts theywere restricted by theirpoor off-road performance,therefore they weregradually replaced byhalftrack vehicles for the

reconnaissance work.


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24 German Army: Light vehicles Combat Guide SdKfz 234 PumaScout vehicle

M300 C11 V38 D3 S- Y

Main: L50mm R4 A130 mAP: 94 86 67 34

10 30 70 130 m

Armor:

130 210 310

415 510 610

G1x MG 34

Armed with a 50 mm high velocity gun

designed for light tanks, the Puma

had sufficient firepower to destroy any

reconnaissance vehicle that the enemy could deploy. The front armor was inclined to 30

mm to protect from the impact of anti-tank rifles and 20 mm guns, but the flanks were

not sufficiently armored and could be easily destroyed. For this reason, the SdKfz 234

operated better as a rapid response to enemy armored vehicles and not as infantry

support.

Nevertheless, the useful life of the Puma went further

than combat against light vehicles. Its speed

and maneuverability allowed it to

overcome medium and

heavy tanks in order

to attack them by their

flanks and rearguard, causing serious

damage before disappearing to avoid

return fire. If the enemy was dominating

one area of combat with a medium or

heavy tank but did not have sufficient infantry support, the Puma could be a key element in

victory.

Inventory:

51x 27x 5x 1.300x

SdKfz 234 Puma

Once the inefficiencyof the eight-wheeledreconnaissance vehicleswas proven during theinvasions of Poland andFrance, the German Armybegan a programme in 1940for the design of newarmored units. One of thebest decisions of thisprogramme was undoubtedly

the SdKfz 234 Puma.

WirbelwindAA vehicle

M350 C13


10 30 70 100 m

Armor:

180 230 330

420 520 620

G1x MG 34

The Wirbelwind was an adaptation of the

Panzer IV, equipped with a quadruple 20 mm

anti-aircraft gun which replaced the original

turret.

Although very vulnerable against enemy

tanks, the Wirbelwind turned out to be

excellent as an infantry support vehicle,

with fixed guns. Its four guns could wipe out an area

in seconds and destroy any fixed enemy

weapon and its crew before they could fire.

The turret and hull were sufficiently armored

to protect from light weapons and anti-

tank rifles, but its high profile

was a perfect target for any

surviving anti-tank gun.

Inventory:

3.320x 1.450x 1x


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26 German Army: Light vehicles Combat Guide Flakpanzer IAA vehicle

M260 C11 V24 D3 S-


10 30 70 100 m

Armor:

110 210 310

48 56 66

This adaptation of the Panzer I was equipped with a 20 mm Flak 38 anti-aircraft gun mounted on an uncovered, revolving platform.

Only 24 vehicles were converted and sent to the front, where the limited crew protection made it a dangerous Achilles heel. It was

especially efficient against enemy infantry and in operations for providing cover to troops against light vehicles. However, it lacked the

speed required to act as a fast intervention vehicle, a role that was performed better by the SdKfz 222 or SdKfz 234 Puma.

Inventory:

630x 1x

Pz III SapperMinesweeper

M250 C4 V18 D1 S4

Armor:

140 230 350

G1x MG 34

The chassis of the Panzer III was adapted in order to produce auxiliary vehicles, which

included this minesweeper. Its front wheels dug up and detonated mines found in its path

without damaging the vehicle itself. It had a front machine gun for defense, but it had to be

supported by troops who looked after its safety while it cleared the road of mines for the

remaining attack vehicles.

Inventory:

1.600x 1x

HetzerMedium tank destroyer

M500 C23

Main: L75mm R6 A150 mAP: 104 100 90 55

10 30 70 150 m

Armor:

160 220 320

G1x MG 42

The most notable characteristic of the Hetzer

was its small size and low profile, which

made it easy to hide, turning it into a very

difficult target for enemy tank crews to reach.

Its armor was inclined such that it offered

effective protection far superior to what could

be hoped for from its 60 mm thickness.

Just like the rest of the German tank destroyers, the gu

mounted on the hull, which restricted its ability to aim, p

it out of service if it became immobilized. It was equipp

an upper machine gun which was remotely controlled

from the inside of the vehicle and could fire

at any angle without any crew memberhaving to expose themselves to

enemy fire.

Tank destroyer

Inventory:

30x 25x 5x 2.975


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28 German Army: Tank destroyer Combat Guide StuG IV AusfGMedium tank destroyer

M600 C23 V28 D4 S-

Main: L75mm R6 A150 mAP: 119 114 104 64

10 30 70 150 m

Armor:

180 230 330

G1x MG 42

Compared to the Hetzer, the StuG had a

slightly higher gun and stronger armor on the

front and sides.

However, the hull plates were not as inclined

as those of the Hetzer, especially on the

sides. It also had a machine gun mounted

on the turret that could only fire to the front,

which, along with its lack of turret, weakened

its defense against infantry attack.

NashornMedium tank destroyer

M900 C38

Main: L88mm R8 A180 mAP: 229 221 202 92

10 30 70 180 m

Armor:

130 230 330

430 515 615

The first prototype of this tank destroyer was

manufactured in Berlin using components

from the Panzer III and Panzer IV. The purpose of the de

counteract the potential shown by the Soviet tanks duri

Barbarossa. The Nashorn (rhinoceros in German) had

L/41 gun protected by a shield and mounted on the rea

chassis.

The Nashorn carried one of the most effective anti-tank

that existed during the war, the same as that mounted o

fearsome Tiger II. Its ability to reach the enemy at huge

compensated for the disadvantages of its light armor an

profile, easy to locate and reach when moving.

The unique combination of extremely weak armor, powe

high operating cost meant that the Nashorn had to be d

and managed with extreme care, and always had to be

the maximum firing ranges, where its main weapon cou

destroy any heavy and super-heavy tank that the enemy

was very vulnerable to vehicles that were lightly armed

crew.

Inventory:

36x 22x 5x 1x

StuG IV Ausf.G

Designed as a gun forproviding infantrysupport, the StuG IVbecame famous for its tankdestroying work. Thismodel, the most widespreadand manufactured, was inreality an adaptation ofthe Panzer IV. Since theentry into service of thefirst StuG IV, produced in1943, approximately 1,100

units were manufactured.

Inventory:

37x 27x 5x 650x 1x


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30 German Army: Tank destroyer Combat Guide

The 75 mm gun could penetrate

the front armor of any medium

tank at normal combat distances,

and its inclined front and good

armor made it very tough during

an exchange of fire.

The extremely low profile of the

Jagdpanzer IV could cause the enemy

to confuse it with a Hetzer, but this error

could cost the enemy dearly.

It had a front

machine gun for

defending itself from

infantry attack.

JagdpantherHeavy tank destroyer

M1800 C38

Main: L88mm R8 A180 mAP: 229 221 202 92

10 30 70 180 m

Armor:

180 250 340

G1x MG 34

Their production started in 1944, with nearly

400 units manufactured. Used mainly in

the Eastern Front, they also took part in key

battles such as the Battle of Normandy and the Ardenn

The Jagdpanther was better than the Jagdpanzer in ne

was faster and better armed. It was higher than the Jag

to enemy fire. The 88 mm gun, the same as that mount

was the most effective anti-tank weapon of the conflict,

of firing to extremely long distances with unbeatable pe

Though expensive, the Jagdpanther could destroy any

enemy tank, although it continued to depend on

camouflage and surprise in order to fire before

the enemy.

Jagdpanzer IVMedium tank destroyer

M1150 C38 V27 D5 S-

Main: L75mm R6 A160 mAP: 155 149 135 79

10 30 70 160 m

Armor:

180 240 320

G1x MG 42

This tank destroyer, the first prototype of

which was manufactured in 1943, was a

modification of the Panzer IV, armed with the

75 mm gun used by the Panther. To increase its protection against penetrating projectiles,

the front vertical plate was replaced by an inclined one of the same thickness.

Jagdpanzer IV

Entering into service in1944, it took part inmythical scenarios such asNormandy and the Ardennes.They showed a high tankdestroying performance,but their lack of turretprevented them frombecoming equally effectiveas tanks.

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Its weak point was the

lack of turret, although

the gun could aim at

a wide frontal angle,

even when immobilized,

therefore it continued to

be a dangerous enemy.

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32 German Army: Tank destroyer Combat Guide JagdtigerSuper-heavy tank destroy

M2300 C48

Main: L128mm R15 A180 mAP: 213 209 198 103

10 30 70 180 m

Armor:

1250 280 380

G1x MG 34

Designed in 1943, this was the heaviest

armored tank destroyer of the war: although

the German Army ordered 150 units of

this 76 ton vehicle, in the end only 88 were

manufactured.

The front armor of the Jagdtiger was simply impassable

point. Its massive 128 mm gun had the same range as

on the Elefant and Tiger II, although its exit velocity was

reduced its penetration capacity. However, its higher ca

more serious damage when it penetrated the armor of a

offered excellent firepower when firing explosive projec

Like the Elefant, the Jagdtiger was extremely slow. This

in the flanks, making its sides and caterpillar tracks eas

enemy. Another weak point was its reload time: on inse

and propellant charge separately into the gun, the rate

occurred with the Soviet IS-2 and IS-3 models.

Inventory:

26x 14x 5x 3.400

ElefantSuper-heavy tank destroyer

M2000 C48 V16 D4 S3

Main: L88mm R8 A180 mAP: 229 221 202 92

10 30 70 180 m

Armor:

1200 280 380

G1x MG 34

The first prototypes of the Tiger, designed

in 1941 by Porsche, were subsequently

adapted by the Henschel company in order to manufacture the Elefant.

Equipped with an 88 mm PaK 43 gun, the final design included an additional

front armor plate that increased the total thickness up to nearly 200 mm. Its

baptism of fire took place at the Battle of Kursk, where several mechanical

failures forced a rethink of some of its design characteristics. After carrying

out some improvements, such as the introduction of a front machine gun, the

Elefant was used again in operations carried out in Italy, Poland and Berlin.

Next to the Jagdtiger, the Elefant was without doubt one of the most fearsome

defensive weapons of any arsenal in the Second World War. Its front armor

was practically impenetrable from any distance, and its gun could destroy the

heaviest of tanks. The cost of deploying one of these immense vehicles was

significant, and its performance much depended on the battlefield's layout

creating bottlenecks that the Elefant could defend without exposing its flanksand caterpillar tracks, which were much less well protected than the gun mounting and the hull front.

At short distances, the enemy could attempt to fire accurately against the main gun mounting. Protected by just 125 mm armor-plating,

this was the weak point of its front armor; even though it did not ensure the tank's destruction, one shot that penetrated the armor would

damage the main gun, leaving the tank defenseless.

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34 German Army: Self-propelled artillery Combat Guide

WespeSelf-propelled howitzer

M900 C13 V24 D4 S-

Main: L105mm R70 A220Armor:

130 220 320

In 1940, it was proved that the main tank of

the German Army, the Panzer II, was now

no longer suitable for direct combat against

enemy tanks. In spite of excellent mechanics,

it lacked the armor and armament required to

confront the most modern tanks.

However, the iconic tank found the

opportunity to extend its useful life when it was converted into a self-propelled artillery

vehicle. The conversion was simple and economical:

all that was needed was to replace the turret with a

105 mm gun and install armor-plating for crew

protection.

Lightly armored, the Wespe

enjoyed good mobility

for pursuing armored

divisions and escaping

enemy fire. Furthermore,

it had a large caliber gun with

excellent range mounted on an

open-top roof.

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Self-propelled artillery

HummelSelf-propelled howitzer

M1100 C13


130 220 320

The Panzer Divisions revolutionized the

war by creating battalions which had to be

entirely motorized. However, they could not

have self-propelled artillery until the Wespe

and Hummel entered service.

As for the Wespe, the Hummel was an

adaptation of one of the most iconic tanks of

the German Army: the Panzer IV. A gun was

mounted on the chassis of this tank that was widely

used by the Wehrmacht, the sFH-18 of 150 mm.

Wespe

The first Wespe was usedat the Eastern Front in1943 and its success wasemphatic. From that time,all operational PanzerIIs were reserved forproduction of new Wespe,with a total of 680 unitsmanufactured between 1943and 1944.

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36 German Army: Self-propelled artillery Combat Guide SturmtigerSelf-propelled howitzer

M10 C48


1150 282 382

G1x MG 34

Designed as an infantry support weapon,

its production was limited: between August

and December 1944, only 18 units weremanufactured, adapting the battle-damaged

chassis of the Tiger I.

The rocket launcher mounted, adapted

from a naval depth charge launcher, fired

projectiles containing up to 125 kg of

explosive and were capable of destroying

large concrete fortifications. Its excellent front

armor protected it from the impact of any

anti-tank weapon at long distances, which

compensated for the long reload time of

the weapon. Although not designed as an

anti-tank weapon, the close impact of a 380

mm rocket was so powerful that it could even

destroy the best armored tanks.

PanzerwerferSelf-propelled rocket artillery

M1300 C19 V26 D2 S-


115 215 315

415 56 66

This artillery vehicle was born from the need

to give the Nebelwerfer rocket launchers more

mobility, as the smoke trails they left after beingfired made them an easy target for the enemy.

For this purpose, the chassis of the SdKfz 4

halftrack was chosen, which was rapid and

performed well in all types of terrain.

The Panzerwerfer could fire salvos of five rockets before reloading.

The projectiles fired, whilst heavier than those of other

nations, did not produce such a saturation effect but they

were individually more powerful.Panzerwerfer

Around 300 units ofthe Panzerwerfer weremanufactured between 1943and 1944, some of whichwere used to transportammunition.

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38 German Army: Tanks Combat Guide PzKpfw III AusfJMedium tank

M320 C23

Main: L50mm R4 A130 mAP: 94 86 67 34

10 30 70 130 m

Armor:

150 230 350

450 530 630

G2x MG 34

The arrival of the Soviet T-34 at the eastern front compe

accelerate development of the Panzer III. So, between

of the Ausf.J were manufactured which included the 50

more accurate and with greater penetration capacity th

Furthermore, in the Ausf. J the front and rear hull armor

mm steel plate. In addition, armor plates were installed

hull to protect from Russian anti-tank rifles and a new a

was added (90 HP more than its predecessors).

From 1943, the Panzer III was relegated to support mis

was transferred to the Panzer IV and Panther.

The Panzer III Ausf. J was an excellent medium tank wiother, better armed and armored medium tanks such as

American M4 Sherman. Its powerful engine allowed it to

than previous models and gave it excellent mobility. Sp

speed in order to survive, but due to the reinforced hull

uninclined plates offered little protection against the ene

confronting any contemporary anti-tank weapon.

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PzKpfw III AusfFMedium tank

M280 C23 V24 D5 S4

Main: L50mm R4 A130 mAP: 65 59 47 27

10 30 70 130 m

Armor:

130 230 321

450 530 630

G2x MG 34

The development of the Panzer III began in the 30s. Designed to confront other armored

fighting tanks, the first versions (from the Ausf. A to the Ausf. E), were equipped with a

37 mm short gun, providing a more than satisfactory performance until 1940. However,

later models of the Ausf. F included the 50 mm Kwk38 L/42 gun in response to the better

armor and armaments of the British Matilda and Churchill tanks, and above all, the

powerful Soviet T-34.

As far as the armor was concerned, the first versions had 15 mm steel plates on the hull

and turret. However, the thickness of these plates in the D and F models was doubled.

For its part, the turret was protected with 30 mm steel on the sides and 50 mm on the

front, a tank which was impenetrable with the anti-tank armament used by the allies until

1942.

However, the advance of the war at the eastern front showed that the Panzer III had become obsolete for confronting the T-34. Although

it was decided to continue its production as a support vehicle, it is certain that Germany concentrated all its efforts towards improving

the performance of its big brother, the Panzer IV.

The Panzer III was an excellent medium tank for the first stages of the battle. Although inferior, it was capable of finding success

against the American Shermans and the Soviet T-34s, and at a much lower cost. Excellent as close support for infantry units, its 50 mm

gun could hold the line to any enemy light tank and scout vehicle.

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40 German Army: Tanks Combat Guide

The Panzer IV Ausf.

F1 was the last Panzer

model equipped with

a KwK 37 L/24 low

velocity gun, which

gave rise to different

problems but also

some advantages.

PzKpfw IV AusfF1Medium tank

M360 C25 V28 D5 S4

Main: L75mm R6 A130 mAP: 50 47 42 34

10 30 70 130 m

Armor:

150 230 320

460 520 620

G1x MG 42 G2x MG 34

Until the development of the Ausf.F1 model,

all versions had the KwK 37 L/24, a short

75 mm gun which fired high explosive

ammunition against anti-tank guns,

barricades and scarcely protected positions.

However, it showed a lack of accuracy, low

speed of projectiles and average penetration

capacity.

Fulfilling its support tank role, it could not fight

face to face against medium tanks as the

main gun did not have sufficient penetrationcapacity.

However, that same gun allowed it to attack

enemy gun emplacements that were firing in

low parabolas over small hills and obstacles

on the ground, above those which could hide

without even exposing themselves to hostile

fire. And with a little bit of luck, it could hit

the upper part of an enemy tank, where the

armor was weaker. The speed of movement

of the Panzer IV was slightly inferior to that of

the Panzer III and comparable to that of the

Soviet T-34, which allowed it to move rapidly

in order to remain undercover and continue

providing support to its infantry units.

PzKpfw IV Ausf.F1

The Panzer IV was themost used German battletank during World War II.Initially, it was designedas a medium infantrysupport tank, but whenwar became a reality itreplaced the Panzer IIIas an anti-tank vehicle,as the larger size of itsturret allowed it to mountmore powerful anti-tank

weapons.Photo:Bundesarchiv,

Bild146-1979Anh.-

001-10/Unknown/CC-BY-

SA

The first Panzer IV A had 30

mm steel armor with hardly

any inclination at the front part

of the turret and hull, 15 mm

on the flanks and 10 mm on

the upper part of the turret

and on the belly.

Combat experience required the

front hull armor thickness to be

increased to 50 mm on the E

and F models.

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42 German Army: Tanks Combat Guide PzKpfw IV AusfHMedium tank

M600 C25

Main: L75mm R6 A150 mAP: 120 115 104 64

10 30 70 150 m

Armor:

180 230 320

450 530 630

G1x MG 42 G2x MG 34The Panzer IV Ausf.H included the KwK 40

L/48 gun, which was double the length of its

predecessor and, thanks to the projectile exit

velocity (790 m/s), its penetration capacity

and firing range was considerably increased.

Compared with the G model, the new front armor of the

capacity for survival and its gun increased the probabil

damage at medium distance and of reaching targets

located even further away. However, the turret armor-

plating did not show any improvement, and

therefore an impact

in that area could

render its main

weapon useless and leave the

vehicle defenseless.

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56x 32x 5x 1.825

PzKpfw IV AusfGMedium tank

M400 C25 V28 D5 S4

Main: L75mm R6 A130 mAP: 110 107 99 75

10 30 70 130 m

Armor:

150 230 320

450 530 630

G1x MG 42 G2x MG 34June, 1941. The German Army confronted

Soviet tanks for the last time and proved that the T-34, with its 45 mm inclined

armor favoring the rebound of impacting projectiles, and the KV-1, with its

100 mm front armor, were difficult to defeat.

In November of that same year, the manufacture was ordered for a gun

equivalent in performance to the PaK 40 anti-tank gun, to be installed in the

Panzer IV, whose turret could house a superior weapon. In March, 1942, the

first units under the name of Panzer IV Ausf.F2 came to light, but soon after

entering service they were rechristened as Ausf.G.

Given its excellent performance against the Sherman and the allied T-34, its

low cost and mechanical reliability, production of the Panzer IV continued

even after the Panther medium tank, better armored and armed, entered

service.

In short, the Panzer IV Ausf.G was an example of excellent German engineering, with an exceptional balance between armament,

armor and mobility. It could carry out tank support tasks to the infantry perfectly and destroy medium tanks, even though its uninclined

front armor continued to make it vulnerable to large caliber anti-tank weapons such as the previous models.

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Its design, with uninclined

plates, did not undergo

many changes, the reason

for which some projectilescould rebound against the less

protected parts of the vehicle,

such as the upper part of the

hull or the join with the turret.One of the most significant features

of the Tiger I was its resistant 102

mm front armor compared with the 80

mm thickness of the final Panzer IV

models.

The 88 mm KwK 36 gun, one

of the most powerful of World

War II, stood out because of

its great long range accuracy

and its excellent penetration

capacity.

As the sides were protected by

80 mm thick steel plates, the

vehicle was prepared to repel

projectiles from the majority

of enemy anti-tank guns.

PzKpfw VI Tiger

Towards 1941, the courseof the war forced Germanyto design a new battletank model that wouldabandon the mobility andspeed of movement inexchange for an increasein its firepower with aheavier gun, and betterarmor protection. Pzkw VIAusf. H was the originalname chosen for thefuture tank and amongthe prototypes that weredesigned, the Elefant andTiger, among others, wereborn.

Photo

:Bundesarchiv,

Bild183-J14953

/CC-BY-

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PzKpfw VI TigerTanque pesado

M1100 C40 V22 D5 S4

Main: L88mm R6 A160 mAP: 142 136 124 75

10 30 70 160 m

Armor:

1100 282 382

4100 582 682

G1x MG 42 G2x MG 34

The Tiger I entered service at the end

of 1942 and remained active until the

surrender of Germany. Without a doubt, the

elevated manufacturing costs (double that

of the Panzer V and four times more than the

Stug III) conditioned its production and, who

knows, may even have prevented Germany

from changing the course of the war in

Europe.

In total, 1,350 Tiger I and 500 Tiger II were

manufactured. At that same time the UnitedStates produced more than 40,000 Sherman

tanks and the Soviet Union 80,000 T-34s.

The Tiger I gave excellent performance in

open country, firing at enemy tanks from

long ranges. Although it was not as slow

as the monstrous Tiger II, its low speed of

movement made it vulnerable to flanking

maneuvers and in close quarters combat.

Only a small number of allied weapons

could penetrate the front armor of a

Tiger at medium distance: the American

M4A3E8(76)W and M26 Pershing, the British

17-pdr QF anti-tank gun and the Russian

IS-2 and IS-3, as well as the American M36

Slugger tank destroyers and Soviet SU-100.

The British M4A4 VC Firefly, a variant of the

Sherman armed with a massive anti-tank

gun, was one of the few medium tanks

capable of destroying a Tiger I at long

range.

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Without a doubt, one

of the most significant

elements of this tank

was its hugely powerfulMaybach 23 liter, 700

HP engine, capable of

driving 43 tons of vehicle

at speeds equivalent to

those of the T-34 and

superior to those of any

other heavy tank.

The main gun, a 75 mm KwK 42

manufactured by Rheinmetall, did

not stand out due to its caliber, but

its large cartridge made it one of the

most powerful anti-tank weapons of

the war, as it had greater penetration

capacity than guns such as the 88 mm

fitted on the Tiger I.

PzKpfw V PantherMedium tank

M1350 C40 V32 D5 S4

Main: L75mm R6 A160 mAP: 155 149 135 79

10 30 70 160 m

Armor:

182 250 340

4110 545 645

G1x MG 42 G2x MG 34

PzKpfw V Panther

In September, 1942, lineproduction began ofthe Panzerkampfwagen VPanther, the tank designedin response to thepowerful Soviet T-34. Infact, the German engineersopted to equip the Pantherwith the main features ofthe enemy tank: inclinedarmor, wide caterpillartracks and larger wheelsto improve mobility on thesoft ground of the Russianwinter, and a large

caliber gun.

This made up for its limited side

protection, considerably inferior to

that of the Tiger I, with extraordinary

front armor, impenetrable to allied

guns at medium ranges.

Germany assigned maximum priority to the

production of this vehicle, involving several

factories from different companies. In 1943,

an average of 150 units were manufactured

per month (380 in July) and the total number

of units produced by March of 1945 was

6,000.

The first models had a 60 mm, smooth steel

armored plate welded, although this was

increased to 80 mm on the front part. In

addition, the hull was covered in zimmerit,an anti-magnetic material which gave it its

unmistakable rough appearance.

Excellent as tank destroyers, the Panthers

could use their mobility and excellent battle

gun to destroy any medium tank with only a

single shot and to surround heavy tanks with

the objective of attacking their vulnerable

flanks. Their only weak point was their

limited side armor, which made it advisable

for them not to confront two threats located

in different positions.

The Panther was considered as one of the

best tanks of World War II. In fact, once the

conflict ended, the excellent combination of

mobility, firepower and protection continued

to inspire the design of new tanks.

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It was also opted toincrease the armor

wherever possible, without

excessive weight reducing

maneuverability on the

battlefield.

For practical purposes, the

front armor of the Tiger II wasimpenetrable to any allied

weapon, including the infantry

anti-tank weapons. Only the

British fixed 93 mm QF 3.7

anti-aircraft gun had any chance

of penetrating its armor, and this

weapon was rarely used against

tanks when in combat.

PzKpfw VI Kingtiger

At first, Porsche receivedthe order to manufacture170 units, but afterdetecting some mechanicaldeficiencies, the contractwas cancelled. At theend of 1943, Henschelbegan line production,although continuousallied air attacks on theGerman factories slowedthe production rate. Intotal, 487 units weremanufactured: 3 in 1943,377 in 1944 and 107 in1945. Each unit had itsserial number stamped onthe turret.

In order to increase the firepower,

the 88 mm Tiger I gun was replaced

by a new one of the same caliber but

capable of penetrating 100 mm of

armor plating at maximum combat

ranges.

PzKpfw VI KingtigerSuper-heavy tank

M2400 C50 V21 D5 S4

Main: L88mm R8 A180 mAP: 229 221 202 92

10 30 70 180 m

Armor:

1150 280 380

4180 580 680

G1x MG 42 G2x MG 34

In May, 1941, the first Tiger II designs were

made, but production did not commence

until October, 1942. The aim was to create a

more powerful tank than the enemy tanks.

Re-nicknamed by German soldiers as

Knigstiger (Bengal tiger), the first Tiger

II entered combat on July 18, 1944, in

Normandy, following the allied landings.

They also took part in the Battle of the

Ardennes, in Poland, Hungary and in the

defense of Berlin. Among the allies it wasknown as King Tiger or Royal Tiger.

Any frontal confrontation against the Tiger II

would result in its opponent's destruction, as

its excellent 88 mm gun and highly accurate

sights were lethal for enemy tanks. Only the

American M-26 Pershing and the Soviet IS-2

could rival the Knigstiger.

In spite of its large tonnage, the Tiger II

possessed good mobility, comparable with

that of the Tiger I and other allied tanks.

The turret turned slowly, which could be

a problem during short range combat. Even so, the sid

powerful than the front part, was capable of withstandin

on light tanks and many medium tanks. However, the acause the tank to explode if a projectile penetrated the

a Tiger II required the coordination of several threats loc

Without a doubt, the presence of a Tiger II on the battle

attention.

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BMW R12Motorcycle

M60 C5

G1x MG 42

Inventory:

650x

Kubel VW82CarM110 C7.5

G1x MG 42

Inventory:

1.250x

SdKfz 251/1Armored halftrack

M125 C5

Armor:

115 215 315

G1x MG 42

The SdKfz 251 was designed to transfer thePanzergrenadiers from the mechanized infantry

divisions to the battlefield. It was the most

numerous armored halftrack of the war, with more

than 15,200 vehicles and variants in service, produced

adaptations: ammunition transports and artillery, self-pr

vehicles.

Inventory:

3.550x 24x 12x 12x

Transport and logisticsTiger veteranoHeavy tankM7 C40 V22 D5 S4

Main: L88mm R4 A130 mAP: 142 136 124 75

10 30 70 160 m

Armor:

1100 282 382

4100 582 682

G1x MG 42 G2x MG 34Throughout the war, for each Tiger I destroyed in combat, the German tank

defeated an average of 5.74 enemy tanks. Some units, such as the 13 Grossdeutschland

Panzer Company (16.67 to 1), the SS-Panzer-Abteilung 103 (12.28 to 1) and the Panzer-

Abteilung 502 (13.08 to 1) more than exceeded that average.

Ten Tiger commanders managed to destroy more than 100 enemy tanks.

Kart Knispel was believed to have 168 kills, Otto Carius, more than 150.

Other distinguished commanders included Johannes Blter (139) and

Michael Wittmann (138). At the end of the war, Tiger I crews were made

up of men who had fought together in dozens of battles. Precisely one of

those experienced crews was the one which drove the veteran Tiger. Although this was a vehicle that was technically identical to the

rest of the Tiger tanks, the combat experience of these men allowed them

to fire their fearsome 88 mm gun with greater efficiency and precision,

while also reducing the reload time, with the advantage that this brings to

the battlefield.

The veteran Tiger also had larger quantities of the scarce and expensive

APCR ammunition (compound type penetrant), ideal for firing against

extremely well armored enemy tanks in medium and short range combat.

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52 German Army: Transport and logistics Combat Guide Opel Blitz 36 (transport)Supply truck

M50 C5 V36 D2 S10 Y

Transported ammunition and supplies

for the infantry troops.

Inventory:

5.000x 2.000x 500x 10x 20x 10x 10x 15x 1x

Opel Blitz 36 (supplies)Supply truck

M150 C5 V36 D2 S- Y

Transported supplies for the infantry,

as well as ammunition for all types of gun and large

weapons used by the German Army. It also carried

additional Jerry cans of fuel.

Inventory:

5.000x 2.000x 500x 10x 20x 10x 10x 30x 2x

100x Ammunition for all types of weapon and gun used by the German army

Opel Blitz 36 (engineers)Supply truck

M250 C5 V36 D2 S- Y

Transported supplies for the installation of defensive

elements, as well as mines and spare fuel.

Inventory:

14x 24x 24x 30x 20x 2x 5x

Special attacks

Goliath

M2 C0

The Sdkfz 302, first prototype of the Goliath,

with an electric motor and capacity for 60 kg

of explosives, was created in 1940. This first

version measured 120 cm in length and only 30 in

height and was controlled from a remote controlconnected to the vehicle by steel cable, which transmitt

operator. The SdKfz 302 was operated by an electric m

expensive to manufacture and maintain in combat, ther

that was fitted with a more reliable petrol engine and th

was called SdkFz 303a and its explosive charge was in

with an explosive charge of 100 kg was produced, nam

In 1942, the General Staff of the Germany Army approv

by petrol, of which 7,564 units were made. It entered se

demonstrating its efficiency in the demolition of bridges

destruction. As well as the success that it had during th

the design of Goliath established the basis for future de

vehicles.

The Goliath 303 weighed 430 kg and could reach a spe

for reaching moving tanks or dodging enemy fire, its smditches or uneven land without being detected. Howeve

past raised obstacles nor advance through ruins. The w

small arms fire.

The vehicle had several camouflage bushes in its inven

Goliath was sufficient to demolish entire buildings and d

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