In my M7 Priest vs Wespe video many people pointed out that a comparison between the Hummel and the M7 Priest would make way more sense, since both were put a medium tank chassis. Well, I disagree for various reasons, nevertheless I should have explained my reasons for the selection in the origin...

A look at the T-62, T-62M and T-62MV, its history, but also how it compares to the more modern T-72, specifically the T-72B3. It is outclassed in many regards, yet the question needs to be asked how much of that does actually matter in most combat situations currently in Ukraine. Additionally, we...

A talk with Nicholas “Chieftain” Moran the military historian for Wargaming America / World of tanks and me. (Note: this was a private meeting). We talk about Shermans, Panzer IIIs, Panzer IVs, US Tank Crew Losses in World War 2, Guderian, Doyle, Liddell Hart, dust signature, tank bites, logistic...

The famous Sonderkraftfahrzeug 251 – Special purpose vehicle 251 was the most produced German armored half-track in World War 2. This vehicle was mainly used within Panzer and Panzergrenadier Divisions, although only a limited number of these were available. This video looks at the origins, role,...

The Netherlands sends German Panzerhaubitzen 2000 to Ukraine. This video covers the available information on the transfer, the number of Panzerhaubitzen in operation, why Germany does not send Panzerhaubitzen, an assessment of the Panzerhaubitze 2000, estimated training times, strength and weakne...

Play War Thunder for free and get a nice bonus pack with vehicles, premium time and more: https://playwt.link/militaryhistoryvisualized The Sturmpanzer IV also called wrongly "Brummbär" is a heavily armored assault gun with a large 150 mm that was requested by Hitler for urban combat, its predece...

The Panzer IV is often called "the workhorse of the Wehrmacht", yet, I looked at the numbers production and deployment and it just does not add up with some minor exceptions. Yet, the problem is bigger than just a wrong "nickname", since the name carries large assumptions about mass production (e...

In this video, we look at the M1A1HA versus the T-72M1 during Operation Desert Storm. As an expert we have Ryan A. Then the author of T-72: The Definitive Guide to the Soviet Workhorse. Note from 13th to 27th September the book is 20 % off and all our other books are about 10 % off, see them here...

The Soviet heavy tank IS-2 is barely covered in English or German literature so we looked a bit into Russian sources as well, for this Jens Wehner from the Militärhistorische Museum (MHM) der Bundeswehr Dresden and Peter from Tank Archives helped out. Additionally, we also have some nice footage ...

This video discusses the BMPT Terminator I and the BMPT-72 Terminator II. We look at the origins and influences from the Soviet-Afghan War, the Battle of Grozny / Chechen Wars and others. We look at various photos of both vehicles and the differences between the BMPT and BMPT-72. Additionally, we...

Join me in War Thunder for FREE on PC, PS®5 and Xbox Series X|S by using this link https://playwt.link/milhistvis and get a premium tank or aircraft and three days of premium time as a bonus. The Ferdinand (later renamed into Elefant) heavy tank destroyer (originally a Sturmgeschütz / Assault Gun...

Play Conflict of Nations for FREE on PC, iOS or Android: 💥https://con.onelink.me/kZW6/MHV001 Receive a Unique Starter Pack, available only for the next 30 days! In this video we look at German flame tanks of the Second World War called Flammpanzer. Specifically, we look at the field modification ...

The Jagdtiger was the heaviest armored fighting vehicle in World War 2 that was produced in series. It had great firepower but many issues, why it ultimately was a failure. DISCLOSURE: I was invited by the Tank Museum at Bovington in 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2022. https://www.youtube.com/c/thetankmuseu...

A talk with Ralf Raths (Director of the Panzermuseum Munster) about what everyone gets wrong about Panzers, we speak about the Tiger Myth, Panzergrenadiere, Panzer I, Fury, peeing, blind, combinded arms warfare and drop a few names like Wettstein, Wilbeck and Chieftain, while we stand in front of...

What was the most underrated German Panzer during the Second World War? It was clearly not the Königstiger, which was likely the most overrated nor the Panzer IV, which is considered the workhorse of the German Armored Forces. The Tiger and the Panther are also quite well represented all over the...

Play War Thunder for free and get a nice bonus pack with vehicles, premium time and more: https://playwt.link/militaryhistoryvisualized The Tiger is often seen as the successful heavy tank, whereas the Königstiger is seen as a lumbering moving bunker. Yet, if we look at the original requirements ...

Play War Thunder for free and get a nice bonus pack with vehicles, premium time and more: https://playwt.link/militaryhistoryvisualized The King Tiger / Königstiger (Tiger II, Tiger B) was the heaviest mass produced German tank in World War 2. Some call it as a marvel of German engineering, other...

I found an entry for the Black Prince (A43) in the German Archives, which is weird, since the tank never saw action and only 6 were built in total. DISCLOSURE: I was invited by the Tank Museum at Bovington in 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2022. https://www.youtube.com/c/thetankmuseum Cover Design: vonKickas...