Could a WW2 tank damage a modern tank?
Probably any medium or heavy WWII tank can destroy M1 Abrams – If you drop it from 40,000ft directly onto Abrams turret.
What impact did tanks have on WW2?
The Second World War saw armoured clashes on a scale never seen before or since. Tanks were a significant factor in most of the main fighting theatres, from North Africa to Russia and northern France. They featured in some of the critical battles of the war, such as El Alamein in 1942 and Kursk in 1943.
What if the M1 Abrams was used in WW2?
The M1A2 Abrams main battle tank would probably be as close to invulnerable as anything ever employed in warfare. The only reasonable option for destroying one with 1944 equipment would be swarming it with infantry and trying to get a grenade inside. Back in World War II, your armor was a millimeter of cloth.
Why are tanks no longer used?
Tanks are facing many challenges, from refocusing to cyber warfare, to attack helicopters, to asymmetrical warfare to becoming ever more expensive and unaffordable. Tanks are constantly evolving to meet these challenges and the US Army and the Europeans are both working on developing the next generation of tanks.
What was the worst tank in ww2?
| Bob Semple tank | |
|---|---|
| Height | 3.65 m (12 ft 0 in) |
| Crew | 6-8 on |
| Armor | 8–12.7 mm (0.31–0.50 in) |
| Main armament | 6× 0.303 in (7.7 mm) Bren light machine guns |
Can tanks survive artillery?
Yes. Artillery can cause catastrophic kills on tanks, especially on a steel-on-steel hit. If effects are on target, but the hit isn’t direct, you’re more likely to see casualties within the tank and perhaps a mobility kill.
What was the deadliest tank of WW2?
While plenty of incredible tanks faced off during WWII, the one with the highest number of kills against the Allies was the Sturmgeschutz III – AKA the Stug III.