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WW1: Tanks had one main purpose; to spearhead attacks on the enemy line so that friendly forces could pour through the breach. No proper anti-tank weapons existed in WW1, so they were almost invulnerable to enemy fire as they crossed trenches and wiped out enemy defenses. Unfortunately, the mobility of WW1 tanks was somewhat poor. They were slow, short on range, and constantly breaking down.
WW2: Tanks were used for the above-mentioned purpose but also in other ways. There were airborne tanks for paratroopers, amphibious tanks for marines, light tanks for various light armored duties, heavy tanks for assault, etc. In the early years of the war some countries tried to use light tanks as a substitute for cavalry, and in this role they failed miserably, as the enemy could hear them coming and be waiting to butcher them with anti-tank weapons. Armored cars proved much better for this purpose.
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In World War 2 what was the most thing like a tank used for fighting?
What? WW2 was the second war with tanks fighting tanks.
How many tanks were used during world war 2?
In total, around 285,000 tanks were produced during WW2. Around 185,000 were allied tanks and rest were Axis (mainly German) tanks.
Did world war 1 have tanks?
Yes, world war 1 had tanks. World War 1 was the introduction of battle-ready tanks used in war.
How were the tanks used in World War 1?
the tanks were used in world war one as tracked aromerd fighting vechile
In which war were tanks first used?
It was World War 1.
Did ww1 and World War 2 have tanks?
Yes, both world wars used tanks.
What amphibious tanks were used in World War 1?
There were no amphibious tanks used in WW1. Tanks were only used in the late World War, and they were not technically advanced enough to be amphibious. For "the late" substitute "the latter part of", and add "1" after "War".
Did tanks in world war 2 run on diesel for their fuel?
Both Fuels were used during WW2, for one example German Tiger tanks used V12 diesel engines and the British Cromwell used V12 Rolls Royce Petrol engine. LandyBry
How many Canadian Tanks were used during World War 2?
Canada only had 4,601 tanks in World War 2.
Were tanks used in world war 3?
It is thought that World War III will be a nuclear war.
How was the tanks used in world war 2?
In World War 2, tanks were mainly used in the European theatre. In the European theatre, the Allies used tanks mainly for attacking and reinforcing infantry, whereas, with the clever Germans, they used Tanks as single divisions, offence and defence (defending the area they conquered during World War 2. along with this the Germans used tanks to weaken the Allied defences very quickly.
How many sherman tanks were built in World War 2?
more than 50 000 shermans were buildt during ww2
