The flaw in Nazi Armor

[rhodesbe]

Here's an interesting pic that reveals just how profound the lack of confidence was in the Sherman's armor:

 

[rhodesbe]

Another example

 

[ronny]

That first tank is an interesting one in that it has a high velocity tank-killer tube on it. As configured, it would have been something to worry about on the battlefield. Not so much, the second tank with it's low velocity .75.

 

[rhodesbe]

That first tank is an interesting one in that it has a high velocity tank-killer tube on it. As configured, it would have been something to worry about on the battlefield. Not so much, the second tank with it's low velocity .75.

That first pic was taken in Jan 1945 in Alsace, France (just outside the Rhine). Supposedly the sandbag armor would protect the tank against panzerfaust and HV 88s, but that seems like thinking a leather biker jacket will stop .45s.

 

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Speaking of high velocity. Chilean Sherman with 60mm.

 

[SMS]

That first pic was taken in Jan 1945 in Alsace, France (just outside the Rhine). Supposedly the sandbag armor would protect the tank against panzerfaust and HV 88s, but that seems like thinking a leather biker jacket will stop .45s.

Yeah except .45 rounds don't explode. (it be cool if they did LOL)

Wouldn't the sandbags work as a rudimentary standoff armor and cause premature detonation of the incoming round?

 

[Mitch Rapp]

Yeah except .45 rounds don't explode. (it be cool if they did LOL)

Wouldn't the sandbags work as a rudimentary standoff armor and cause premature detonation of the incoming round?

Standoff and dispersing the energy.

 

[rhodesbe]

Yeah except .45 rounds don't explode. (it be cool if they did LOL)

Wouldn't the sandbags work as a rudimentary standoff armor and cause premature detonation of the incoming round?

Maybe in the case of the panzerfaust, but wouldn't the 88s just squirt in there regardless?

 

[rhodesbe]

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Speaking of high velocity. Chilean Sherman with 60mm.

Do you have any idea of a date for that pic?

I'm guessing mid 60s?

It would take balls of steel to chug around in a Sherman that late!

 

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They were in service with Chile until 1989