2+ Hours Of Allied WW2 Tank Facts

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00:00 Churchill Tank In 1940, Germany's blitzkrieg changed the face of warfare. As Hitler's tank divisions swept through Europe, Allies raced against time to develop a counter. By 1942, Britain unveiled the Churchill tank, a formidable machine that played a pivotal role in turning the tide. Explore the journey of tank warfare from primitive beginnings to the Churchill's impact on the battlefield. 46:45 Cromwell Tank After inventing the tank in WW1, Britain failed to capitalize on this emerging technology. Germany did however and the full effects of this were seen in the unstoppable wave of Blitzkrieg in WW2. To combat Hitler's Panzers, Britain turned to a new type of tank, The Cromwell. 01:33:00 M3 Lee Tank While battling Rommel in North Africa, Britain turned to the US in an effort to gain greater firepower. The primary American tank at the time, the M3 Lee, underwent crucial modifications to make it ideal for British use. This transformation birthed the M3 Grant, a legendary tank that became pivotal in the North African campaign. Join us in exploring the journey of the M3, a force that played a crucial role in iconic battles like El Alamein, and helped turn the tide of WW2. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. Discover the past on History Hit, with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly and presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis and more. Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5u You can find more from us on: https://www.facebook.com/WarStoriesDocs This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. For any queries, please contact [email protected]. #warstories #documentary #military