The Matilda II: easily the best tank of the early war.

[picky mode]The Hetzer was not a tank [/picky mode]

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Since the StuG is'nt 'really' a tank, I'll go with the PZ IV.
Tanks & Vehicles Database

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LOL. StuG lovers think alike. We're just too smart for all the others. Just gotta love them tank killers.

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Thats a great site, no? It's where I get my Sig pics from!


WWII Technical Database - Tarrif.net

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Caption reads: Laxatives caused an elephant called Stefan to release an out-pouring of poo, burying it's pitiful trainer alive.

I totally forgot about my FAVORITE!!!


the JS-III appearing in the late war.

twas a beauty.

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I prefer World War II Tanks - World War II Vehicles - Advanced Squad Leader - Tarrifs site has been known to be factually inconsistant.

I would have to say the, T-34/85 great all round tank and possibly the best tank in the war, adn close behind that the Tiger I and the M4 Sherman all great tanks.

Its hard to say what my favorite tank is; its probably...
Brumbarr


or the T-34 (any model)

Most emphaticaly!

My choice would be the:



Too bad this one didn't get to be developed properly.


I am starting to wonder if my affinity for Macs and German tanks is not somehow linked to an appreciation of large cats.



That would be an assault gun. Not too bad though.

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I only go on it for the pretty pictures!
Theres also this one:Vehicles

Tik, the JagdPanther makes me drool.

And I forgot this one. What could have been the British Tiger.

The Tank, Infantry, Black Prince (A43), AKA 'Super Churchill'
Armour: 152mm (Tiger: 101mm)
Armament: 17pdr & 2xBesas (I think we all know what the Tiger sported)
Speed (wait for it): 11mph (thats 11mph less than the Tiger BTW)
Weight: 50 tons (6 less than the Tiger)

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Caption reads: Laxatives caused an elephant called Stefan to release an out-pouring of poo, burying it's pitiful trainer alive.

Hey, Tikilal, those aren't tanks, those are tank hunters by definition!

Ok, ok, we can change the scope of this thread to Armoured Vehicles in general

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Done.

I wonder how long it will take for PzJgr and his StuGs to arrive?

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Caption reads: Laxatives caused an elephant called Stefan to release an out-pouring of poo, burying it's pitiful trainer alive.

Nice title change ('cept for the spellinge... but that could cause an international incident to get right) nobody knows what a 'tank' is anyway .

I am currently mildly obsessed with the 234 series, which, unlike many German designs, I don't regard as something of an evolutionary dead end, it also seems to hold a fascination well beyond it's production numbers:





The Dingo will always float my boat too, superb machine that proved it's worth countless times and led directly to another favourite, the Ferret.


Perhaps favourite of all for WW2 are the Bren, & Universal carriers, just iconic of the Commonwealth forces for me:

(pictures from IWM collections, except for the colour one, I don't recall where that one's from)

But the above production vehicles don't really reflect the fascinating world of doomed prototypes and 'could have beens' where some of my real 'favourites' reside.
In fact, the scope is now far too wide...

Favourite AFV?
My answer: Yes.

Cheers,
Adam.

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I thought I spelt it right...Well hopefully it won't cause too much of an incident...like the breaking up of NATO, perhaps?

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Caption reads: Laxatives caused an elephant called Stefan to release an out-pouring of poo, burying it's pitiful trainer alive.

In that case, UNLEASH THE ALMIGHTY STUG



In the woods, hunting tanks...............just call me pzjgr

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TA DA!

Here's another one just for you



Look at that low shilouette..............ain't she purty!

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I'm with you Adam. I love those 8 Rad set of wheels. Next to the StuGs, the sdkfz 234s or a fav. I noticed that Germany and Great Britain relied heavily on their armoured cars.

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Hahahahahah! We deserved that

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StuGs are so good, even the Finns are using them......here's a salute for you my friend.

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