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1. This medium tank began production in 1940 and ultimately saw over 35,000 units produced. This tank had sloped armor, a relatively powerful engine and wide tracks. In its lifetime, it was produced with a 76mm and an 85mm main gun.
2. Originally designed for role of a light cavalry tank, it weighed 10.5 tons, had a top speed of 21 mph and an operational range of 75 miles. A small turret housed a 37mm where the commander fought the tank as well as acted as the loader and gunner. This tank was used by Nazi Germany under a different name.
3. Widely respected as one of the best Allied tanks produced during the war, it housed a 77mm high velocity main gun that was effective against most late-war German tanks. It had a low-profile turret that traversed via electric motor. The initial target date for service entry was December 1944, but fielding was delayed as a result of the Ardennes Offensive. By the end of the war, 1,200 had been produced.
4. This tank was the third most produced armored fighting vehicle in its country. Its 75mm cannon was one of the most powerful main guns used by any country in WW2. The first production run was plagued with mechanical problems as a result of its being rushed into production. Its first battle saw the number of active tanks drop from 183 to 40 with in 48 hours. However, by war's end, it had earned a reputation as being one of the most feared open country tank killers used by any nation.
5. This medium tank was welded with 75mm armor weighing in at 30 tons. The main gun was 75 mm and installed in a hexagonal gun turret. It also mounted an MG in the bow for infantry defense. Four chassis were manufactured with only two complete models being produced. It was the most advanced tank of this Axis nation to reach production.
6. This 100-ton behemoth was designed to be used to break through Axis defenses and was later planned for use in the (expected) invasion of Japan. It mounted a 105mm main gun. The armor was thick enough (5.25 inches in some parts) to stop the German 88mm gun. Its top speed was 8 mph.
7. Used predominantly in Africa, this tank was designed as a breakthrough tank and was heavily influenced by the British Vickers 6-ton. It had a crew of three, riveted steel armor, and a 37mm gun affixed to the hull. The tank's name contains the year it was adopted.
8. One of the most feared tanks of the war, it weighed 54 tons, was almost 10 feet tall, and mounted an 88mm main gun. Because the tank was too heavy to travel any of the existing European bridges, it was designed to ford water in depths up to 12 ft.
9. This World War II medium tank was used by the Allies. It mounted a 75 mm main gun and could fire well on the move. It was reasonably robust and easily maintained. More than 50,000 were made during WWII.
10. This tank was the heaviest tank in service when war broke out. It was designed to support infantry in breaching prepared defenses. It was difficult to knock out and mounted two guns, a 75mm howitzer and a 47mm turret-mounted gun.
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