Rommel's tanks were commonly referred to as "Afrika Korps" tanks, as he commanded the German Afrika Korps during World War II. One of the most notable tank models he utilized was the Panzer III, along with the Panzer IV. These tanks were known for their effectiveness in North African desert warfare. Rommel's tactical use of these armored vehicles contributed to his reputation as a skilled commander.
Erwin Eugen Johannes Rommel.
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The "V" on Russian tanks signifies "Voroshilov," named after Soviet military leader Kliment Voroshilov.
Several tanks have been named after U.S. generals, notably the M4 Sherman, named in honor of General William Tecumseh Sherman. The M48 Patton tank is named after General George S. Patton, a prominent World War II figure. Additionally, the M1 Abrams tank is named after General Creighton Abrams, who played a significant role in the Vietnam War. These tanks reflect the legacy and contributions of these military leaders in U.S. history.
Ask the army. Wow. do u really think kids can do that? Uh, no. Ok, buddy here's the REAL answer: The US named it's tanks in a different language. It was an Indian language called Navajo. I think they named it after the Navajo word for "tortise".
They faced 'Rommels Asparagus' on the beaches and extremely heavy gunfire at Omaha.
Notable ones were tanks and chemical warfare. 'Tanks' were named for that which they were disguised as - water tanks. Chemicals used in the First World War were gases that blinded, blistered, and killed (mustard and chlorine gases).
The term "flying tanks" is a term that got out of hand (mis-used). It actually refers to aircraft such as the A-10 Thunderbolt II (aka Warthog) and the AH-64 Apache Helicopter. Both were often nick-named flying tanks; as they are heavily armored & heavily gunned tank killers.
Karl Rommel had three children: Manfred, Gerhard, and a daughter named Lore. Manfred and Gerhard were both involved in military service, while Lore's life details are less documented. The family was closely associated with Rommel's legacy during and after World War II.
yes, while axis powers were in north Africa (rommels forces) some nations fought there
well it is vehicular. I have heard the term Mansfield Tanks applied to under-wing usually expendable Drop Tanks, on aircraft. when I was a kid I naively assumed it was the ( German-sounding) name of the designer, like Von Braun. Mansfield Tanks were used on the later versions of the X-l5.
German forces entered North Africa to assist the Italians who had difficulty in that region. Similar to future campaigns like South Vietnam 15 years later (assisting nations in trouble), US forces entered North Africa to reinforce the British fighting there in 1942. The British were primarily using "lend lease" US supplied tanks; M3 Lee medium tanks and M3/4 Stuart light tank. The US landed forces equipped with the same, plus some M4s.