T-34 Tank Trick That Stopped German Tanks Cold During WWII

Discover the ingenious tactics employed by Soviet soldiers during WW2 to outsmart German Panzer tanks. In this video, we delve into the Battle of Kursk where Soviet T-34 tanks were buried in the ground, leaving only their turrets exposed and camouflaged to surprise the advancing German tanks. Learn how this unconventional strategy helped the Soviets halt German tank attacks and gain the upper hand in combat. Watch now to uncover the fascinating story of how Soviet soldiers used creativity and resourcefulness to overcome powerful adversaries in one of the most significant battles of World War II.

[o-zone]

"What was your position during the war?"
"I'm camouflaging and sniping."
"A sniper?"
"Using a tank."

[soviettankist]

FINALLY something that ACTUALLY happened

[craigsawicky]

A "Hull Down" position, only provides the Turret, which houses the Gun to be used. Being Low and Smaller than the Tank, makes it a Harder Target to hit, leaving the Tank Protected. This Tactic also make it easier to provide Decoys. Any pile might be a Turret, causing the enemy to Fire at Any Pile, wasting Ammunition, and giving the Attacked a chance to fire, while the enemy is reloading.

[captainamerica]

We fought the wrong side, now we're going to have to fight the right side we should have listened to General Patton.

[parsayousefi]

the main reason was German tanks could fire of range at least 5km vs 1km of Russians so they have to wait because of the Kursk environment there was no chance of taking cover so instead they let them come close the tank trench was for this

[Panzer_Tracks]

In short: Front turret armour is the strongest, so the tank is technically more armoured

[SegundoDespertar]

please do episodes of the first world war: Verdun Battle and others

[larrymead]

There were very few heavys at kursk. Most had guns smaller than the T-34 in caliber. The southern pincer of the German assault actually penetrated all the defensive lines but had to stop because of exposed flanks. The northern didn't do as well because the commander saved most of his armor for the expected counter attack. The russians were lucky he did that.

[Phillip-dhpl]

The T34 usually had a 76mm gun, while the Germans had many 88mm. The Germans also had thicker armour on the front.

[AlexanderTrudel]

They were death traps but they made so many, we don't realize it

[richard]

It’s what’s known as hull defilade position .

[petteriauvinen]

Theres not that kind forest there....😂

[ianjarrett]

The Soviets 'smashed' The Axis.

[Echo-yqkc]

And you can see this tactic in the, ,white tiger" movie

[vladcraioveanu]

There were also anti tank guns, camouflaged too...

[aiden]

Fun fact the t34 cant actually pen the panther tank form the front because hot bad the pen on the t34 were so even this wont help kt would actual make it worse for them

[shamed-Armored-Crusader]

Finally the text to speech guy isn't talking about random bullsh*t

[PankajBajaj-dg]

Present tanks have jcb buckets that could dig trenches in seconds to make entire regiment underground covered with camouflaged with greenery and branches by soldiers.Now robotic ai soldiers can also carry out the camoflaging at faster pace.

[johnfox]

Actually, Tigers and Panthers was in minor amount at Kursk. There were about 250 Panthers, and 200 Tigers.
And more then 2000 Pz4 and Pz3.
Panthers had their own problem with transmissions.
Digging tanks is good tactics in defence, due to protection and camouflage.
And effective range of T34 gun was about 500-800m. Tiger, Ferdinand, and even Panther was better.

[AlexanderTrudel]

Most german tanks ran out of fuel or broke down lol