Discover the shocking story of how British tank crews went from being outgunned to outgunning the feared German Panzers. From 1940 to 1944, German tank crews laughed at the inadequate British 2-pounder guns that bounced harmlessly off their armour in North Africa and beyond. But everything changed when the devastating 17-pounder arrived in Normandy.
In this video, we explore:
– Why the 2-pounder became a deadly liability for British tankers
– How German Panzer crews developed contempt for British firepower
– The crisis that forced Britain to develop the revolutionary 17-pounder
– The Sherman Firefly conversion that brought the 17-pounder to battle
– The shocking engagements at Villers-Bocage and across Normandy in June-July 1944
– How the 17-pounder shattered German armoured doctrine and crew morale
– The gun’s lasting impact on post-war tank design worldwide
Credit to : Britain At War