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sarisataka

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5. I read a book written by an officer

Reply to captain queeg (Reply #3)

Tue Jun 25, 2024, 06:26 PM

Jun 2024

Who was on Rommel's staff several time throughout the war. He also credited Rommel with the idea to use the 88's in an antitank role.

The Panzers had superior mobility to the French tanks but were usually outclassed in firepower and armor. As various other guns were tried against the French, the 88 had enough power to get through French and British armor. The high velocity of the round gave it a direct fire range greater than any allied weapon.

After the Battle of France, the Germans started making armor piercing rounds and employing the 88s as dual-purpose guns.

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(2) Don't Give Me Any Flak! Iconic German 88mm Anti-Aircraft, Anti-Tank 'Flak' Gun, WWII [View all] appalachiablue Jun 2024 OP

Thanks. The Germans figured out the 88 AA was very suitable for anti tank role early on. captain queeg Jun 2024 #1

Right, the Germs were on the ball in expanding the use appalachiablue Jun 2024 #2

Yeah from what I've read the British were stuck in their thinking for awhile captain queeg Jun 2024 #3

I read a book written by an officer sarisataka Jun 2024 #5

The Battle of France is where it started it's reputation jrandom421 Jun 2024 #4