Panzer IV
The Panzer IV saw service in all combat theaters involving Germany and was the only German tank to remain in continuous production throughout the war. It was originally designed for infantry support, while the similar Panzer III was to fight armoured fighting vehicles. However, as the Germans faced the formidable T-34, the Panzer IV had more development potential, with a larger turret ring to mount more powerful guns, so the two switched roles. It received various upgrades and design modifications, intended to counter new threats, extending its service life. Generally, these involved increasing the armor protection or upgrading the weapons, although during the last months of the war, with Germany's pressing need for rapid replacement of losses, design changes also included simplifications to speed up the manufacturing process.
Q12186
Panzer IV
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Q151475
Panzer III
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Q130368
armoured fighting vehicles
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Q172233
T-34
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-34
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Q12186
Panzer IV
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Q1937453
armor protection
Concept
Q12186
Panzer IV
MISC
Q151475
Panzer III
MISC