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The word is used in English and some other languages as a [[loanword]] in the context of the German military. In particular, it is used in the proper names of military formations (''[[Panzer division|Panzerdivision]]'', [[4th Panzer Army]], etc.), and in the proper names of tanks, such as [[Panzer IV]], etc. |
The word is used in English and some other languages as a [[loanword]] in the context of the German military. In particular, it is used in the proper names of military formations (''[[Panzer division|Panzerdivision]]'', [[4th Panzer Army]], etc.), and in the proper names of tanks, such as [[Panzer IV]], etc. |
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The dated German term is {{lang|de|Panzerkampfwagen}}, "tank" or "armoured combat vehicle". The modern commonly used synonym is {{lang|de|Kampfpanzer}}, or {{lang|de|Panzer}}. The first German tank, the [[A7V]] of 1918, was referred to as ''Sturmpanzerwagen'' (roughly, "armoured assault vehicle"). |
The dated German term is {{lang|de|Panzerkampfwagen}}, "tank" or "armoured combat vehicle". The modern commonly used synonym is {{lang|de|Kampfpanzer}}, or {{lang|de|Panzer}}. The first German tank, the [[A7V]] of 1918, was referred to as ''Sturmpanzerwagen'' (roughly, "armoured assault vehicle"). This first German tank was meant to resemble the British Whippet tank and was used in combat during the later part of World War 1, and further was the predecessor to the Panzer.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|last=Showalter|first=Dennis|url=https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=Mcx7PGEdSKAC&oi=fnd&pg=PT12&ots=bTaU-S3ih9&sig=tEbRzZ_DQ9tJ2ofOU96NvMG9Zd4#v=onepage&q&f=false|title=Hitler's Panzers: The Lightning Attacks that Revolutionized Warfare|date=2009-12-01|publisher=Penguin|isbn=978-1-101-15168-6|language=en}}</ref> |
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After World War 1, the practical design of tanks had proven to be useful in battle although it was unclear how tank-to-tank combat would progress over time. With the varied use of a tank the idea of how it can be improved was varied, the tank could be used for light quick warfare against foot soldiers or it could be used in specific heavy tank-on-tank warfare which would require more armor and bigger guns. The first prototype called the Kleintraktor which was the forerunner to the Panzerkampfwagen I, was the lighter style of tank with light armor and two machine guns mounted to the top. The vehicle also introduced the drive at the front and the engine in the rear which soon became the standard in tank design.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=zzBForupwBoC&oi=fnd&pg=PT3&ots=6eR-GDcLu1&sig=8Fl_yC1PzrKjC9cwCOUK8V2dPVw#v=onepage&q&f=false|title=Panzers at War 1939-1942|publisher=Coda Books Ltd|isbn=978-1-908538-24-6|language=en}}</ref> |
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In October 1934, the german army decided to create an "experimental armored division" that would be based around tank regiments in the front, followed by a motorized brigade, light infantry units, an anti tank battalion, then finally anti-aircraft battery. A year later in October 1935, the 3rd Cavalry Division would provide the troops for the new division called the 1st Panzer Division. <ref name=":0" /> |
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After the Panzerkampfwagen I was complete in its design and began mass production, progress was being made on advancements to make the tank heavier in design which eventually made way from the Panzer II. Although this version of the tank was an upgraded model of the original Panzer I, the Panzer II models supplemented rather than replaced the previous version. This gave the Panzer Division more versatility while on the battle field further expanding its armored force. This progression continued for many more iterations diversifying the Panzer Divisions capability as an armored unit, allowing for lighter and heavier models for different situations.<ref name=":0" /> |
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The Panzer Divisions of the German Army were using a new technique of warfare to fight against the allies in World War II, this technique was called "blitzkrieg" also called lightning warfare. This type of warfare took advantage of the different designs of the panzer tanks and the diversity of the Panzer Divisions to sweep through enemy territory in France and the Soviet Union. As the war was coming to an end, the German Army began to run out of resources, there was not enough men to fill the positions and there was not enough resources to replace the Panzers that were being destroyed in battle.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Jr|first=Samuel W. Mitcham|url=https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=lBCrOLsps1cC&oi=fnd&pg=PT10&ots=EarPMIJ_-k&sig=Ll4OyFmN08q5DCeqzkVQcjKjYKI#v=onepage&q&f=false%5C|title=Panzers in Normandy: General Hans Eberbach and the German Defense of France, 1944|date=2009-02-04|publisher=Stackpole Books|isbn=978-0-8117-4447-8|language=en}}</ref> |
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The word Panzer /ˈpænzər/ (German pronunciation: [ˈpantsɐ] ⓘ) is a German word that means "armour" or specifically "tank". It derives through the French word pancier, "breastplate", from Latin pantex, "belly".[1]
The word is used in English and some other languages as a loanword in the context of the German military. In particular, it is used in the proper names of military formations (Panzerdivision, 4th Panzer Army, etc.), and in the proper names of tanks, such as Panzer IV, etc.
The dated German term is Panzerkampfwagen, "tank" or "armoured combat vehicle". The modern commonly used synonym is Kampfpanzer, or Panzer. The first German tank, the A7V of 1918, was referred to as Sturmpanzerwagen (roughly, "armoured assault vehicle"). This first German tank was meant to resemble the British Whippet tank and was used in combat during the later part of World War 1, and further was the predecessor to the Panzer.[2]
After World War 1, the practical design of tanks had proven to be useful in battle although it was unclear how tank-to-tank combat would progress over time. With the varied use of a tank the idea of how it can be improved was varied, the tank could be used for light quick warfare against foot soldiers or it could be used in specific heavy tank-on-tank warfare which would require more armor and bigger guns. The first prototype called the Kleintraktor which was the forerunner to the Panzerkampfwagen I, was the lighter style of tank with light armor and two machine guns mounted to the top. The vehicle also introduced the drive at the front and the engine in the rear which soon became the standard in tank design.[3]
In October 1934, the german army decided to create an "experimental armored division" that would be based around tank regiments in the front, followed by a motorized brigade, light infantry units, an anti tank battalion, then finally anti-aircraft battery. A year later in October 1935, the 3rd Cavalry Division would provide the troops for the new division called the 1st Panzer Division. [2]
After the Panzerkampfwagen I was complete in its design and began mass production, progress was being made on advancements to make the tank heavier in design which eventually made way from the Panzer II. Although this version of the tank was an upgraded model of the original Panzer I, the Panzer II models supplemented rather than replaced the previous version. This gave the Panzer Division more versatility while on the battle field further expanding its armored force. This progression continued for many more iterations diversifying the Panzer Divisions capability as an armored unit, allowing for lighter and heavier models for different situations.[2]
The Panzer Divisions of the German Army were using a new technique of warfare to fight against the allies in World War II, this technique was called "blitzkrieg" also called lightning warfare. This type of warfare took advantage of the different designs of the panzer tanks and the diversity of the Panzer Divisions to sweep through enemy territory in France and the Soviet Union. As the war was coming to an end, the German Army began to run out of resources, there was not enough men to fill the positions and there was not enough resources to replace the Panzers that were being destroyed in battle.[4]
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References
- ^ Harper, Douglas. "panzer". Online Etymology Dictionary.
- ^ a b c Showalter, Dennis (2009-12-01). Hitler's Panzers: The Lightning Attacks that Revolutionized Warfare. Penguin. ISBN 978-1-101-15168-6.
- ^ Panzers at War 1939-1942. Coda Books Ltd. ISBN 978-1-908538-24-6.
- ^ Jr, Samuel W. Mitcham (2009-02-04). Panzers in Normandy: General Hans Eberbach and the German Defense of France, 1944. Stackpole Books. ISBN 978-0-8117-4447-8.
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