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The German army used captured T-34 tanks, so they probably did not think of it as a bad piece of equipment. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-34#German_use_of_T-
by MichaelMoser123 9y ago
The German army used captured T-34 tanks, so they probably did not think of it as a bad piece of equipment.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-34#German_use_of_T-34s https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-34#German_use_of_T-34s
Also comparing very different tanks in a general manner has its problems: each has its strong and weak points, it is very difficult to say which one of the differences would be of benefit in a given battle.
- dmix 9y agoUnless of course the Germans did not factor in the idea Russians would have a comparable, let alone better, tank than them when they invaded. They expected a repeat of the French army capitulation and found a far better army than their anti-slavic literature groomed them to believe they'd be facing. They expected Russian farmer rednecks, not an industrialized modern army (although I refuse to extend my praise to their infantry which had plenty of issues, other than their dogged determination, which was a serious threat when Hitler was demanding quick wins, even when they did always eventually win).