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Tank tracks compared by G. H. Davis
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Tank tracks compared by G. H. Davis
Tank tracks compared: the most vulnerable feature of a tank. Showing various tanks in use during the Second World War: the Churchill and the Cromwell (British), the Sherman (American), and the Panther, Tiger and Royal Tiger (German), with their corresponding track designs. Date: 1945
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1945 Armoured Churchill Compare Compared Comparison Cromwell Davis Feature Guns Panther Sherman Tank Tanks Tiger Track Tracks Vulnerable
Tank Tracks Compared - The Most Vulnerable Feature of a Tank
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(G. H. Davis, 1945) This evocative photograph, taken by renowned war correspondent G. H. Davis in 1945, showcases an intriguing comparison of tank tracks from various models used during the Second World War. The image features the Churchill and Cromwell tanks from the British forces, the Sherman tank from the American army, and the Panther, Tiger, and Royal Tiger tanks from the German forces. The Churchill and Cromwell tanks, both British designs, are depicted with their distinctive heavy, interleaved tracks. These tracks, while robust, were prone to breaking due to their weight and the rough terrain of the battlefield. The Cromwell, a successor to the Churchill, boasted a lighter track design, which improved its overall mobility and reduced the risk of track failure. In contrast, the Sherman tank, a workhorse of the American military, is shown with its simpler, continuous track design. This design proved to be more reliable and easier to manufacture in large quantities, making it a crucial asset for the Allied forces. The German tanks, the Panther, Tiger, and Royal Tiger, are displayed with their more advanced, wider, and heavily-armored tracks. These designs were intended to enhance the tanks' mobility and protection, but they also made the tanks more susceptible to track damage due to their size and weight. This image offers a unique glimpse into the wartime evolution of tank designs and the importance of addressing the vulnerabilities of their tracks. The comparison of these iconic tanks serves as a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the engineers and military strategists of the time, as they strived to create superior armored vehicles for their respective forces.
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