The tank series got there name because Panzer means tank in german
Tank as a container is "Tank"Tank as in an armoured vehicle is "Panzer"
The German word for and armored vehicle or tank is Panzer. The plural is the same, i.e. also Panzer.
There were several famous German Tanks. One of them was the Panzer, another was the Tiger tank, and lastly, the modern-day German tank is the Leopard II.
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Answer Panzer is a word that refers to German armor (armour). Panzer-Grenadier was a unit that a mechanized infantry unit. Interestingly, a police unit was organized by Herman Goring and it grew into size to become an infantry unit, that was under the command of the Luftwaffe(Air Force). This unit grew large enought to be a Division with armored attached. It's official name was "Herman Goring Fallschrim-PanzerKorps" which literally translates to Armored Parachute Corps. However, they were not paratroopers.
Panzer literally means 'armour' in the German language, but, in WW2, the word Panzer meant 'Tank'. There were 7 different marks of Panzer, the Panzer I, II, III, IV, Panther, Tiger, and Konigstiger (King Tiger/Panther) in WW2.
The German King Tiger Tank - "Panzerkampfwagen VI Konigstiger" aka Panzer VI. http://www.worldwar2aces.com/panzer-tank/kingtiger/
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The comparison between a Panzer tank and a Tiger tank depends on various factors such as the context of their use, the specific model, and the tactical requirements of a given situation. Here's a brief overview of each: Panzer Tank: Panzer tanks were widely used by the German military throughout World War II and were known for their reliability, versatility, and relatively lower production costs compared to more advanced tanks like the Tiger. They played a significant role in various campaigns and battles, offering mobility and firepower to German armored units. Tiger Tank: The Tiger tank, specifically the Tiger I, was a heavy tank used by the German army during World War II. It was renowned for its formidable armor, powerful 88mm gun, and heavy firepower, making it a feared opponent on the battlefield. However, Tiger tanks were also more expensive to produce and maintain compared to other tanks like the Panzer IV. While the Tiger tank offered superior firepower and protection, its weight and mechanical complexity sometimes led to mobility issues, especially in challenging terrain. In summary, the choice between a Panzer tank and a Tiger tank would depend on factors such as the specific requirements of a mission, the availability of resources, and the strategic objectives of the military command. Both types of tanks had their strengths and weaknesses, and each played a significant role in the German armored forces during World War II. We have made a video about the Panzer IV tank, which can be seen on our YouTube channel @FunkyHistory
The Panzer IV was the brainchild of German general and innovative armored warfare theorist Heinz Guderian.[1] In concept it was intended to be a support tank for use against enemy anti-tank guns and fortifications.[2] Ideally, the tank battalions of a panzer division would each have three medium companies equipped with Panzer IIIs, and one heavy company of Panzer IVs.[3] On 11 January 1934, the German army wrote the specifications for a "medium tractor", and issued them to a number of defense companies. To support the Panzer III, which was to be armed with a 37 millimeters (1.46 in) anti-tank gun, the new vehicle would mount a short-barreled 75 millimeters (2.95 in) main gun, and was allotted a weight limit of 24 tonnes (26.46 short tons). Development was carried out under the name Bataillonsführerwagen.(battalion commander's vehicle)
Like Americans, they call their tanks "armor"; in German armor is pronounced panzer. In the US Army (during the Vietnam era) an armor crewman was a tank crewman. A German tank crewman would be called a panzer crewman.