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The T-34 was designed for . Soviet doctrine emphasized massed armored thrusts to exploit breakthroughs. T-34s would advance in large formations (brigades, corps, then tank armies), overwhelming enemy defenses through speed, numbers, and cross-country ability. : You'll need a hobby knife, metal ruler,
At Kursk, the was outgunned and out-armored by the Tiger. Soviet tank crews had to drive suicidally close—under 500 meters—to have a chance of penetrating the German beasts. They closed the distance by using raw speed, swarming the Tigers like determined wolves hunting a bear. Losses were staggering: the Soviets lost thousands of T-34 s at Kursk. T-34s would advance in large formations (brigades, corps,
: Its most defining feature was the 45mm frontal armor sloped at 60 degrees. This effectively doubled the protection thickness and encouraged shells to "bounce" or ricochet, a concept later adopted by the German Panther. They closed the distance by using raw speed,
: Commanders often had limited views of the battlefield.