"The P26/40 Tank Was the Italian T-34" Topic
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Tango01 | 27 Jul 2020 12:55 p.m. PST |
"Italy was not renown in World War II for its tanks, which tended to be light and poorly used on the battlefield. But the Italian arms industry did produce interesting designs, some quite formidable. The Carro Armato P26/40 was a rare example of an Italian medium tank—the Italian army referred to it as a heavy tank, as it was heavy in comparison to Italy's other vehicles, but it was roughly similar to America's M4 Sherman, the Soviet T-34 and the German Panzer IV medium tanks. Manufacturer Fiat-Ansaldo began design work in 1940. However, production wouldn't begin in earnest until late 1943 after the Allies had already invaded Italy. The war in Italy then descended into a near-stalemate as German and fascist troops with the Italian Social Republic—a satellite regime which sprang up after Mussolini was deposed—kept the Allied armies at bay. As a result, only around 100 P40s or so were produced…"
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Murvihill | 30 Jul 2020 11:31 a.m. PST |
The P26/40 was one my 1/72 unicorns, along with the Russian T-18. Thanks to shapeways I was able to scratch both itches. |
Legion 4 | 31 Jul 2020 7:07 a.m. PST |
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