Massive, heavily armored, and armed with a powerful 88mm gun, the Elefant was one of the most distinctive tank destroyers of WWII. Yet despite its raw firepower, it struggled with mobility, mechanical ...

Evolved from the earlier Ferdinand, the Elefant entered service with thicker armor, improved protection, and the same powerful long-barreled 88mm gun. On open ground it posed a serious threat to ...

Tanks were usually involved in any invasion in the European theatre during World War II. The German Panzer Is and IIs spearheaded the invasion of Poland, while the later Panzer IIIs and IVs were used ...