Developed in the 1930s, it represented the backbone of the Wehrmacht at the beginning of World War II, although it was actually only designed as a lightly armored, lightly armed temporary solution. The Panzerkampfwagen II was a Wehrmacht light tank. Other early Panzerkampfwagen II versions by IBG Models can be found here (if available): Turret hatches and driver's viewport can be built open/closed.highly detailed and workable single track links.1:35 scale very first plastic injection molding kit of this version with the early drive.The modern battlefield shows no signs of this changing soon, with the development of tanks continuing to adapt to it.Brand new plastic model kit for building a Panzer II Ausf. Modern Era – Are Tanks Still Relevant?: Despite numerous prophets heralding the demise of the tank, armor is still an important part of all the world’s militaries. Although the USA and USSR never fought each other directly, almost all proxy wars of the period saw extensive usage of their tanks. World War Two would change these perceptions, and see tanks used in unprecedented numbers across all theaters of war.Ĭold War – East vs West: In a period dominated by nuclear weapons, two opposing superpowers led to the splitting of the world into East and West. Even so, many were unconvinced by this new weapon of war. WW2 – The Tank Goes Global: The Interwar period saw the tank go on a worldwide tour, from Bolivia to China, every corner of the globe and all seven continents felt the tread of heavy armor.
Soon after its introduction, the tank quickly became a killing machine integrated into combined arms operations.
However, many pioneers had envisioned the use of armored vehicles in the decades prior to the Great War. WW1 – Mud, Barbed Wire, and Trenches: The United Kingdom and France started development of tanks in order to break through enemy lines. If you feel something is missing, please add it to our Public Suggestion List. If you spot something wrong, please let us know. As a reader, you can help to improve our site. Tank Encyclopedia continues to be a work-in-progress largely carried out by volunteers.
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