WW2 Armor Trivia

1. Which aspect of the Tiger I identifies it as a continuation of German pre-war tank design?

From Quiz More Questions on German WWII Armor

Answer: The lack of sloped armor

Sloped armor was a prominent feature of the Soviet T-34, which clearly influenced later German designs like the Panther and the Tiger II (Königstiger). Sloped armor has the advantage of sometimes "bouncing off" incoming projectiles; also, the effective thickness is greater when faced with a horizontally incoming projectile.

From Quiz German Equipment of World War II

Answer: No, the Königstiger had a longer barrel

The longer barrel of the Königstiger made it even more effective against armored targets, as it increased the speed of the projectile. The Jagdpanther used this same version of the "88", the L/71 (71 calibers long,) as opposed to the L/56 mounted in the Tiger I.

From Quiz Which Tank am I?

Answer: T-34

The T-34 was shockingly advanced for its time and its use of a 76mm gun and sloped armor made it formidable on the battlefield.

From Quiz Tanks by Specifications

Answer: M10 GMC

The M10 3-inch Gun Motor Carriage was a US tank destroyer based on the M4 medium tank chassis. It was the most significant US tank destroyer by numbers built. Also the British gave it the nickname "Wolverine" which was not adopted by US soldiers like other nicknames, for example the M4 Sherman. Later on the vehicle was upgraded with a new turret and a powerful 90 mm gun, it was renamed to the M36 Jackson.

From Quiz Obscure Armored Vehicles

Answer: 1

In December 1939 a vehicle was developed based on the T-100. It was intended to have a 152mm and would have been used as an assault tank. Later on it was proposed to arm it with a 130mm naval gun. In January 8, 1940 the plans were finalized. The only service it saw was during the defense of Moscow (1941-2).

From Quiz Armor Development and Use

Answer: 37-40 mm.

The Germans used the PZkv III (37mm), Panzer 35 (37mm), Panzer 38 (37mm). The British used the A9 Cruiser Mk I (40mm), A15 Crusader (40mm), Matilda II (40mm). The French used the FCM 36 (Char léger modèle 1936 FCM) (37mm), Renault R35 (Char léger modèle 1935 R) (37mm), Hotchkiss H35 light tank (37mm). Of course there are exceptions as some of the French tanks had bigger guns and there were few PZKV IV as well.

From Quiz British WWII Weapons

Answer: Smelly

The Short Magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE) was first introduced in 1904 but wasn't official introduced until 1907. The barrel length was between that of its predecessor (the MLE) and the traditional carbine. It was openly criticised when first introduced as people felt it wouldn't fulfill any roll within the military as was too short to be as accurate as the MLE and too long to be used by the calvalry. However, as history as shown, the SMLE was not a failure.

From Quiz Tanks of WWII

Answer: Easy Eight

The M4A3E8 was the late-war variant of the Sherman tank. It was given a more powerful high velocity 76mm gun, along with a muzzle break to dampen recoil, and a better suspension for a smoother ride.

From Quiz Small Arms of WWII

Answer: M1 Garand

The M1 Garand is a gas-operated semi-automatic rifle developed by firearms genius John Garand. It was the standard issue rifle of the US military in WWII. It fired an 8-round clip of .30-06 rounds, which made a loud ping as it ejected after the last round was fired.

From Quiz Allied Armor in WWII

Answer: 7th Armoured Division

The 7th (Desert Rats) Armoured used the Cromwell tank exclusively. Although the Sherman was used by most other British and Commonwealth countries, the 7th used the Cromwell only.

From Quiz Famous and Infamous Panzer Divisions

Answer: Kasserine Pass

The 10th and 21st Panzer divisions first faced and defeated elements from the US II Corps at Kasserine Pass. The performance of US troops was so bad that Rommel remarked that the GIs were terrible soldiers. The one positive about the incident is that the new commanding officer of II Corps became George Patton.

From Quiz The Panzers: German Armour in WWII

Answer: a half track

The Sdkfz 251 Hanomag was an armoured half track that carried an infantry squad. There were many variants of this AFV, but both German and Allied soldiers called it a Hanomag.

From Quiz German Armor of WW2

Answer: Jagdtiger

The Jagdtiger was extremely large and was nearly too large for its gun which was an 128mm that could go through a house and knock out a tank on the other side!

From Quiz Tanks of World War II

Answer: T-34

The T-34 was a Soviet tank produced from 1940 to 1958 and was introduced to combat the latest German tanks. Production ended with a grand total of 84,070 (all models and variants included). The T-34's massive success is often credited to the sloping front armour, which stopped quite a few German tanks' shells.

From Quiz The Tank Destroyer Menace

Answer: Elefant

Operation Zitadelle, the third major campaign against Russia, was delayed by Hitler so the 90 Elefants could have their problems fixed. Even so, as the offensive began, the Elefants still had many bugs, both minor and major. One of the biggest problems was that although the gun was quite effective against armor, the Elefant had no defense against determined Soviet infantry anti-tank squads. Most of the Elefants were killed by the Soviet tank-killers, and the remainder were outfitted with machine guns and used as stopgaps for the rest of the war. The Nashorn was Germany's second attempt at a Panzerjäger, using the same chassis as a Hummel, which was a self-propelled artillery piece. The Jagdpanzer IV was a tank destroyer based on the versatile Panzer IV chassis.

From Quiz Infantry Weapons of World War II

Answer: Ivory

George Patton, in all of his photos, was seen carrying two ivory handled pistols on his left and right sides.

From Quiz World War II Weapons

Answer: MG42

MG42 (Germany) Length 122cm / 48in Weight 11.5kg / 25.4lb Muzzle velocity 750m / 2,475ft per second Cartridge 7.92mm Magazine 50-round belt Rate of fire 1,550 rounds per minute The MG34, though quite outstanding, was expensive to produce and as the war took its toll on national resources the MG42 came about as Germany's answer to the need for a simpler, mass-production machine gun. The emphasis was put on pressed-steel parts (like the MP40 sub-machine gun) rather than the highly engineered and machined construction of the MG34. What emerged from the design shops was a remarkable weapon. Far from a cheap cousin to the '34, the MG42 became the weapon of choice for frontline troops. Equally as reliable as its partner, this machine gun also possessed an astounding rate of fire. Nearly three times as fast as any other machine gun on the battlefield, the sound it made was something akin to a chain saw.

From Quiz The T-34: A True Soviet Icon

Answer: John Walter Christie

In 1916, John Walter Christie, an engineer and inventor, had developed a four wheeled gun carriage for the U.S. Army but his design was declined. Over the next few years he had other designs that were deemed not suitable for use in accordance with then current U.S. Army thinking and doctrine. One of the few Army officials who appreciated Christie's ideas was then Lt. Col. Patton, a cavalry officer who understood the need for fast and mobile armored fighting vehicles. Undeterred, Christie turned to Europe and touted his design to the Poles, English and Soviets. This was technically illegal because no approval was given by the War Department. In 1930 the Soviets obtained plans of a Christie design. Christie agreed to sell them 2 tanks (the M1931) that he had designed. The Soviets subsequently improved on these and produced the BT series of tanks which were even further refined and developed into the T-34. The Christie suspension was also used on the British Cruiser tanks such as the Crusader, Cromwell and Comet. The suspension incorporated large road wheels with no return rollers. Each wheel had its own spring loaded assembly, which gave the tank great speed and high mobility. Christie was born in River Edge, New Jersey on 6 May 1865. At the age of sixteen he worked at the Delamater Iron Works while taking classes at the Cooper Union. He became a consulting engineer for a number of steamship lines. In his spare time he worked on early submarine designs. He also developed and patented a turret design for naval artillery. His stubbornness and ability to offend many officials in the U.S. Army and ordinance establishment did not endear his innovations and designs to the fruition they deserved. He died in Falls Church, Virginia on 11 January 1944. Fuller was a British army officer and a foremost theorist of armored warfare. Hart was an English military historian and had a huge influence in the development of armored warfare and strategy. Malyshev was a Soviet politician who had a Soviet tank factory named after him.

From Quiz Weapons of WWII

Answer: 8

The M1 Garand, a semiautomatic rifle is one step up from a basic rifle. It held 8 rounds, so a soldier could fire 8 times without reloading.

From Quiz WWII Infantry Weapons: 2

Answer: Panzerfaust

The Panzerfaust was a one time used as an anti-tank weapon although they arrempted to make a reloadable version. It was built in many variants each usually had the distance of the weapon increased. It was a very simple weapon and production continued in Berlin till the final days of the war.

From Quiz WWII Armoured Fighting Vehicles : 1

Answer: 7-TP

The 7-TP or more appropriately, the 7 Ton Polish, was originally intended to weigh 7 tons but was actually closer to 10.

From Quiz WWII Infantry Weapons

Answer: Springfield 1903

One of the oldest serving rifles in US army history, it was used as a sniper rifle until the 1960s.

From Quiz Tanks in the European Theatre

Answer: Panzer II

Though essentially obsolete, 1,000 Panzer IIs participated in the invasions of France and the Low Countries. The superior tactics of the Germans with sub-par tanks proved better than the superior tanks of the French.

From Quiz Odd Weapons of WW2

Answer: De Lisle C

The De Lisle Commando carbine was developed in 1942 for commando operations. It featured the magazine and silenced barrel of the Colt M1911 and the woodwork and operation of the Lee Enfield No. 4 Rifle.

From Quiz WW2 Armour

Answer: It was hit by a Churchill

The Churchill tank was only made for infantry support so its gun was far too small to penetrate the Tigers huge frontal armour. A very lucky shot from a Churchill jammed the turret. (The shell scraped under the barrel and jammed under the turret). This Tiger can be seen in the Bovington Tank Museum, Dorest, England. (If you go just look under the barrel by the turret, the paint's missing).

From Quiz WW2 British Weapons

Answer: Thompson

The Lanchester Machine Carbine, which was produced from May 1941 on became the main weapon of the Royal Navy and of such 'irregular' groups as the SAS and Home Guard.

From Quiz WW2 Tanks

Answer: M3 Grant

Over 50,000 Shermans were built during the course of the war.

From Quiz Tanks of World War II

Answer: Grant

The Grant was an interesting tank because its main armament was mounted in its hull. A much smaller anti-tank gun was housed in a revolving turret. The Grant was a welcome addition for the British Army in North Africa, whose mix of cruiser and infantry tanks were being outclassed by the German panzers. It was mechanically reliable and its 75mm main gun finally allowed the British to fight Rommel's Afrika-Korps on a more equal footing.

From Quiz World War Two Small Arms

Answer: M1 Garand

The .30 caliber M1 Garand was adopted by the U.S. Army in 1936 and was the first semi-automatic rifle ever widely adopted as a standard issue firearm. The M1903 Springfield was used by the U.S. during WWII, but was being phased out of service when fighting broke out. The semi-automatic M1941 Johnson competed against the Garand in testing trials, but only a small number originally made for the Dutch West India Colonies were used by USMC parachutists. Lee-Enfields armed British Tommies during both World Wars.

From Quiz Tiger 1 Tank

Answer: PzKpfw VI

The Tiger tank was designated PzKpfw VI. For those that do not know what "PzKpfw" stands for, it means "Panzerkampfwagen", German for "Armored battle car".

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