If both parties are likely to hit with the first shot, and if ammo is currently stronger than armor, the result is practically self-evident. In that extreme interpretation seems to me to depend on mainly two, possibly three factors,Ī) roughly the same accuracy in shooting on both sidesī) ammunition being ahead of armor protection at the time of the conflictĬ) this may be further emphasized in the absence of accurate range measurement IMO that quip promotes firing early over maintaining the element of surprise. PS: I'm not trying to disprove the validity of this claim, I'm trying to confirm that it still applies to tank vs tank warfare today. Myths of American Armor in WWII by Nicholas Moran aka 3star Knox is taught the “gunslinger” mentality: “He who shoots first wins.” The success of the M1 family of tanks is the direct result of the ability to accomplish this." " Every tanker going through the Armor Course at Ft. M1A1 Firepower Enhancements Program: Maintaining the Combat Edge of the M1A1 by Capt. ( side that shoots first wins warriors rage&f=false) Warriors Rage: The Great Tank Battle of 73 Easting by Douglas Macgregor, pg. " Thus on 77% of occasions success attended the side which fired first" In the cases where the sides were evenly matched the first shot appears to have had a significant bearing upon the outcome." " The values in Table 5 give further emphasis to the fact that the side having numerical superiority which fired first was invariably successful. The success attending the side who fired first (pg. "The study concluded that the single most important factor in tank-versus-tank fighting was which side spotted the enemy first, engaged first, and hit first."Ī Survey of Tank Warfare in Europe from D-Day to 12th August 1944 prepared by H.G. Army Ballistics Research Lab study titled "Data on World War II Tank Engagements: Involving the U.S. ( vs Sherman%3A Battle of the Bulge 1944 BRL&f=false) 230 + Panther vs Sherman by Steven Zaloga, pg. Almost all deal with WWII.Īrmored Thunderbolt by Steven Zaloga, pg. Here are some sources (with quotes) that repeat the "the side that shoots first, wins" rule. I am especially interested in the Arab-Israeli Wars. I'm trying to find sources that have concluded this based on analysis of modern (post-WWII) tank battles, as most sources I've read that state this are focused on WWII. If you know of any material like that, please give a citation or link to it in a reply. The tank(s) that identifies, fires and hits the opposing tank first often emerges as the victor. ![]() This is something still seen in modern-day warfare.Over the years, I've come across many sources stating that the dominant factor in determining the victor of a tank vs tank battle is who fires first. Your journey will conclude with the ultimate discovery of how tanks literally changed the game when it comes to war and combat. ![]() The enthralling stories include the very famous and fear-inducing blitzkrieg story of the invasion of Poland that completely revolutionized armored combat, the battle of El Alamein led by British Commander Montgomery, and the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union stronghold Kursk. Find yourself gripped as you discover the stories of some of the most well-known and decisive tank battles during the war. Uncover the role that Charles DeGaulle and other famous figureheads held in the inception and evolution. Prepare to marvel at the revolutionary innovative nature of these killing machines during World War II. Follow the journey of these muscled armoured monsters from their unusual beginnings when devised in the 15th/16th century by the ever-famous Leonardo Da Vinci, through to their use during some legendary battles during World War II. This audiobook covers the journey of how these incredible machines became a norm for combat by the time 1945, and then end of the World War came around. WWII ushered in a new era with the invention and evolution of tanks. Prior to WWII, the use of armoured vehicles for warfare was completely unheard of. The Second World War was the beginning of a revolution in war and combat. Learn about the Tanks of World War II and the Subsequent Changes in Warfare.
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