There were numerous battles that they were used to push forward and punch through fortifications like a mechanized battering ram, allowing infantry to access areas where otherwise there would have been massive casualties trying to do the same with just infantry.
Barbwire and sandbagged structures especially among them.
Let me ask you this: Why do you think they covered the beach head of D-Day with Czech Hedgehogs (otherwise known as tank blockers)?
(I’ll give you a hint, it WASN’T to give the American landing force more cover. That was the DOWNSIDE to putting them there. Meaning they were there to stop something other than infantry…)
The Duplex Drive (DD) ‘swimming’ Sherman was an amphibious tank used on all five beaches on D-Day. The duplex drive engine powered propellers in water and tracks on land. The canvas flotation screen gave the tank enough buoyancy to support its weight without having to sacrifice armour or firepower. Once ashore, the screes were dropped and the tanks became fully operational. This allowed for a quick build-up of armour and provided almost immediate support for the invading infantry forces.
For anyone wondering what other wonderful uses tanks had on D-Day, here is a fantastic article that covers a good bit of it. Some of which you would have never believed me had I just told you.
so tell me where they were used in CQC combat there?
did they destroy entrenched positions on d-day? is that tank purpose? yes.
did they provide fire support with mg on d-day? is that tank purpose? yes.
did they charge into enemy trenches, buildings and bunkers? no.
did they shoot gun at enemy trenches, buildings and bunkers and destroy them? yes.
Directly Into them? No, they wouldn’t fit.
Pushing up to them? Yes.
They helped to clear barbwire, landmines, etc AHEAD of infantry in numerous locations.
They blocked MG fire while infantry took cover and moved behind them.
I’m not saying they DIDN’T provide some fire support that day, they definitely did, but they also pushed forward and assisted their troops to gain access to the trenches and bunkers.
Ill start with I’m indifferent, I don’t care if free to play gets more slots or not. But I don’t think there is any situation in the game you cant handle with just 3 infantry slots if equipped appropriately (I suppose theres a case to be made you need some unlocks first). but that’s me.
3 Slots can deal with anything…more slots for flavor, fun and niche
Way too bouncy. I’d like that to be put back how it was or at least 50% of the way back. They act like they are made of the same material as a superball. It looks ridiculous and is ridiculous - especially after consistent behavior over a LONG time led many of us to buy hundreds for our 12 armies.
were tanks used in different ways? yes, but mostly when they couldnt do their primary role. tanks usually avoided going close to enemy cause they could get easily destroyed or disabled by either satchel charge (in early war) or AT weapons (mid and late war).
well flame tanks have different role. they were meant for pushing, breaking enemy lines and morale.
Correction, their primary role was whatever they were equipped with (clearing mines, laying path, filling trenches, etc.). SECONDARILY, they provided support that you are referring to.
Correction. Tanks usually avoided going close to the enemy WITHOUT infantry support. It was a symbiotic relationship as far as tactics wise. Tanks take hits from MG fire, clear mines, and break through lines and fortifications that the infantry could not, while the infantry prioritized anything that could pose a threat to the tanks (AT weapons and troops carrying satchel charges).
I had a relative that was a sniper in WW2 (American), that said it was his job to keep an eye on their tank as it moved forward and to focus on potential threats to it (in terms of AT).
So I know for a fact that tanks pushed and were covered by infantry.
this is stupid argument. you are equating all of them as tanks cause they were technically “tanks”. they are specialized vehicles for certain purpose. ffs most of those “tanks” couldnt shoot gun or MG frontally when they had specialized equipment mounted. they should have been classified as armored vehicles at that point.
