The Tiger and Panther had wide tracks and powerful engines that should, at least in theory, have given them good performance in heavy mud and other difficult terrain. I look at whether or not this was actually the case in my latest video.
This blog is dedicated to bringing World War II era documents to the general public, with an overall focus on armoured warfare. Questions? Requests? Comments? Email me at tankarchives@gmail.com or find me on Twitter @Tank_Archives.
Monday, 30 March 2026
Friday, 6 March 2026
Video: Spring Awakening/Balaton Defensive Operation
Operation Spring Awakening began on March 6th, 1945. After three failed attempts to relieve the besieged garrison of Budapest, the German and Hungarian armies launched a massive offensive aimed at eliminating the 3rd Ukrainian Front and a stabilizing the front line.
Learn about how the operation came together and why it failed in my latest video.
Sunday, 15 February 2026
Video: "Real" Fake Tanks
Lots of fake tanks were created after WW2, but many fake tanks were created during the war. Many were even based on a kernel of truth. Check out my latest video to learn about these not quite real tanks and the effect their "discovery" had.
Saturday, 31 January 2026
Video: Hetzer vs SU-76M with Totally Tanked
The SU-76 and Hetzer seem like very different vehicles at first glance, but they have more in common than you think. Find out what made these vehicles similar and what made them different in my recent chat with Totally Tanked.
Sunday, 4 January 2026
Video: Seelow Heights: Preparations, Expectations, and Legacy
Today we know the Battle of Seelow Heights as a key part of the Battle of Berlin, but it wasn't always treated as such. In this video, I take a look at the preparations of the battle, its significance, and how its legacy changed over the years.
This lecture was originally recorded for the Istochnik history club.
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