Soviet Forces
Government of the Russian Federation
T-70 Soviet light tank passing a comprehensively destroyed German PzKpfw IV, 1943/'44. This is certainly a posed propaganda photo, and it would be tempting to think that the Pz IV was destroyed by a tank other than the lightly-armored T-70. Possible - but not certain. The T-70 packed a potent 45mm high velocity Model 38 gun, that could do serious damage to a PzKpfw IV if properly deployed. Indeed, the T-70 - arguably recognized as obsolete by 1942 - has claims to kills of Panthers from ambush positions, firing into the Panther's flank. Best regards, JR.
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2/5/2015