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What type of tank did allies used in world war 2?

The allied commonly used Medium type tanks. They did use few Heavy Tier tanks but it was mainly the Soviets which produced a substantial amount of Heavy type tanks.


Was it the first time tanks were used?

1916


What was a new weapon introduced in World War 1?

combat planes and tanks, mainly used to storm through trenches and destroy large structures. These made it easy to decease enemy casualties during WWI.


What tanks did George Patton use?

During the Vietnam War: 1. US forces used M48A3 Patton medium gun tanks and M551 Sheridan light tanks (Armored Airborne Reconnaissance Assault Vehicles). 2. ARVN forces (South Viet Army) used US supplied M41 Walker Bulldog light tanks. 3. Australian forces used Centurion medium gun tanks. 4. NVA (North Viet Army) used Soviet/Chicom supplied T54 or T55 medium gun tanks and PT76 Amphibious light tanks. During the early stages of the war, there were some old left over WWII Japanese Type 95 light tanks being used by the French supported forces.


What kind of tanks were used during World War 2 and what do they mean?

there were many tanks in WW2, mostly medium tanks, but during ww2 heavy tanks were also popularized, we dont use those today mainly main battle tanks[mbt's] the main tank of the Soviet Union was the 76.2mm t-34 medium tank, for the U.s. the m4 sherman, and for the germans the Panzerkampfwagen IV, Panzerkampfwagen V panther, Panzerkampfwagen VI ausfhrung e & b [Tiger I & Tiger II] and tanks are armored fighting vehicles with main cannons and turrets, and the general rule is no small arms fire can penetrate it[ which by so far every tank has followed, although some go as low as they can right on the line.]

Related questions

How many tanks were used during world war 2?

In total, around 285,000 tanks were produced during WW2. Around 185,000 were allied tanks and rest were Axis (mainly German) tanks.


How was the tanks used in world war 2?

In World War 2, tanks were mainly used in the European theatre. In the European theatre, the Allies used tanks mainly for attacking and reinforcing infantry, whereas, with the clever Germans, they used Tanks as single divisions, offence and defence (defending the area they conquered during World War 2. along with this the Germans used tanks to weaken the Allied defences very quickly.


What materials were used to make tanks during world war 2?

Mainly steel, which is still the most common material.


Which weapons were used during World War 1 for the first time?

Poison Gas Tanks Aeroplanes


What are uses of titanium?

it is mainly used in the army for the armour of tanks i hope this helps


Did they have tanks during the Battle of Bull Run?

No , tanks were first used in WW1 .


What type of tanks were used during D-Day?

DD Sherman Tanks


When the Soviets ruled Uzbekistan what was the Aral Sea mainly used for?

During that time, the Aral Sea was mainly used to irrigate cotton fields.


What fuel does a military tank use?

During WWII, US tanks burned gasoline for fuel; during the Vietnam War US Patton and Sheridan tanks used diesel for fuel.


What is salt mainly used for today?

Salt is used for lots of things, but is mainly used for melting ice on paths in winter, cleaning swimming pools, and for fish tanks. E.


What type of tank did allies used in world war 2?

The allied commonly used Medium type tanks. They did use few Heavy Tier tanks but it was mainly the Soviets which produced a substantial amount of Heavy type tanks.


How do you get rid of algae in turtle tank?

Algae is a result of high levels of phosphates in the tank. A Phos-Ban Reactor is used in mainly saltwater tanks, but can be used in freshwater tanks also.