The FReeper Foxhole's TreadHead Tuesday - PanzerKampfwagen IV - Feb. 3rd, 2004

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[Valin]

Shameless plug
Oh, that big 1982 Siberian explosion?
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1071087/posts
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[Valin]

you will do a thread on those won't you? I need to understand the differences

Good idea.

The differences?
Short answer....money

[SAMWolf]

Short answer....money

Yep, Cheaper, bigger gun on same chassis and lower silhouette.

[SAMWolf]

More PT Drill Sgt!!

[Valin]

I COULD make a comment, but I have waaay too much class.


And on it's time for this buck-a-roo to head for the old bunkhouse.

[PhilDragoo]

Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf J of 111th Panzer Brigade, 2111th Panzer Abteilung, Staff Company, Lorraine, France in September of 1944.

In June of 1944, Ausf J, the final variant of Panzerkampfwagen IV tank family entered production as a replacement for Ausf H (10 Serie BW). Its production did not cease until March 1945 with 2970 produced solely by Nibelungenwerke and in small number by Vomag. This medium tank received a designation of Sd.Kfz.161/2. Chassis numbers for Ausf J were approx.86394 to 86573 and unknown to approx.89541.

achtungpanzer

Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. J

As part of the German help during the summer of 1944, Finland bought 15 PzK IV Ausf. J tanks. Finland was supposed to receive 15 tanks per month - the end of hostilities with the Soviet Union and start of the Lapland War against the German troops ended deliveries. Only the first batch of 15 tanks was received - they saw no action against the Soviets, but they were used in the Lapland War against German forces.

PzKpfw. IV Ausf. G

Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf G Sd Kfz 161/1 und 161/2

Shown is an early model G. Later models were equipped with "Schurzen" (side plates designed to help deflect hollow charge projectiles). This vehicle was known as the Maybach T-IV by the Bulgarians. 46 units were obtained, though in the book "Equipment and armor in the Bulgarian Army-Armored Vehicles 1935-45" by Kaloyan Matev, he says the number was 97.

Did somebody say "McPanzer"?

PanzerKampfwagen IV Ausf. A-J and more

I hate when that happens.

Panzerkampfwagen IV mit 7.5 cm L/48
Bovington Camp - Tankmuseum

M5A1 Stuart

M5A1 Stuart Light Tank, Serial Number 3887

1942 Stuart Tank (M5A1)

[SAMWolf]

LOL! Good Night Valin

[SAMWolf]

Evening Phil Dragoo.

I see you found a picture of a MK IV equipped with OstKetten (Extra wide tracks used in Russia).

The MK IV was a remarkable tank. Designed before the war it was able to be upgraded and the Chassis provide a basis for multiple other vehicles.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!!

[snippy_about_it]

Short answer....money

Figures, it's always about the money!

[snippy_about_it]

Oh man. I only ride 'em, I don't know what makes 'em run....

Sam says next time I visit he's going to make sure I watch this movie.

[snippy_about_it]

More PT Drill Sgt!!

tsk, tsk. LOL.

[snippy_about_it]

The pics of the M51A you posted appear to be a perfect match. Thanks. Great pics and links to good sites. Look what I found at the Hussars site;

[Professional Engineer]

BicycleSpankenTruppen, eh?

[colorado tanker]

THAT would have been an interesting engagement, to be sure.

[PsyOp]

Here's another...

I've always thought it would be fun to have one of these. I bet they're great in traffic!

[colorado tanker]

Well, I like the other spakentruppen.

[snippy_about_it]

Well, I like the other spakentruppen.

Well that's good to hear!!! Actually these guys aren't my type. You know the Brits they just don't appear to, um....um...Well they just aren't manly looking enough imo! LOL.

[colorado tanker]

Snippy, it's good to know you like manly, American, spankentruppen!

[PsyOp]

Oh man. I only ride 'em, I don't know what makes 'em run....

Everytime I hear the song "I've Been working on the railroad" I see those Shermans coming out of that tunnel.

Kelly's Heroes is definately one of the best WWII movies ever made.