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What do I know about Panzerkampfwagens 38 (t)? Don't they come from Czechoslovakia?
Historical reference.
Pz.Kpfw.38 (t) (also known as LT (Light Tank) vz. (Model) 38), was the most famous and widely used Czechoslovakian tank manufactured by ČKD (Ceskoslovensko-Kolben-Danek) and Škoda Works. The very same Škoda, that notoriously produces cars, made the tank’s main weapon - the 37 mm Skoda A7 gun. This light tank was involved in many conflicts and was exported in various modifications to countries such as Sweden, Iran, Peru, Switzerland, Lithuania and Germany. Unfortunately, for Czechoslovakia, this tank didn’t serve it’s own country.
At the time of June 1, 1941, there were 779 Pz.Kpfw.38 (t) in the Wehrmacht’s tank roster. Along with the 198 captured LT-35 (produced by the same Škoda) they formed a 17% of the total roster. This number is particularly impressive because the German tanks of that time conceded to Pz.Kpfw.38 (t). About 1300 Pz.Kpfw.38 (t) were manufactured for Germany and its allies in total. By the way Pz.Kpfw.38 (t) was Field Marshall Erwin Rommel’s favourite tank as he clearly noted in his memories, especially nimble in the desert.
Additional tank fame was acquired thanks to its simple and solid chassis, which later was widely used to create self-propelled guns, armored vehicles, recovery vehicles, etc. The gun was replaced with a flamethrower and even was a candidate project for the production of an amphibious tank based on Pz.Kpfw.38 (t), but was canceled. The "tank destroyers" like "Hetzer" were produced in about 2500-2800 units from 1944 and until the end of the war. For comparison, the most common German AT-SPG StuG III Ausf. G had 8,400 units manufactured.
Pz.Kpfw.38 (t) in Soldiers: Arena
Pz.Kpfw. 38 (t) is a light tank in the branch of German development tree. Thanks to balanced characteristics, it can be a real workhorse for the tank commanders of the Wehrmacht. It’s 37mm gun ensures a high rate of fire along with good efficiency.
50mm of frontal armor is a safe bet to become an unpleasant surprise for the naive enemy who expects to turn the Pz.Kpfw. 38 (t) into burning ashes from afar. Of course, this tank is only effective when faced with opponents of his weight category and moderately brisk armored vehicles. But this tank has a negligible chance to deal with the harder tracked monsters. Because of its low price and mobility, Pz.Kpfw 38 (t) reaches it’s utility peak in the mid-game. Thanks to a good dynamic characteristics and with a certain commander’s skill, this machine can be put out of the fight and throw to a more favorable positions. Amaze enemy infantry assault squads trying to intrude the front line! Two machine guns will come in handy;)
Due to the refined combat system, and possibility to enhance units (which will be introduced later) once common or rarely-used military units will sparkle with new colors and will appear more often in a fight. So you could try new tactics, gain new experience and the game will become even more dynamic. In their moment of glory, these units will show the best sides. Who knows, maybe Pz.Kpfw.38 (t) will be your favorite.
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