Panther vs Tiger in breakdowns. Post 1943 the Panther was much better. It was also lighter and easier to recover.

Panthers would hold up allied advances, you just don't hear about it as often. The heavy tank battalions were also sent to areas to stop allied advances starting late 43 and on.

Designing the Panther: Yes the T-34 was good. What happens with two equal tanks fighting. Chance/skill becomes King. Most people like to give their skilled men the best equipment. So the push was to make a better tank than the T-34 , hence the Panther. Because of the Panther and Tiger the T-34 was up gunned to the T-34/85. I diverge.

The T-34 was a good tank, its chassis was probably the best in the war. But the turret and gun were only average. IMO.

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