76.2mm Pak36(r)

The German Pak36(r) was better known as the Russian Zis-3 76mm Divisional Gun M1942 and was a Soviet 76.2mm field gun. It is considered by many to be one of the finest artillery pieces of WWII. The Zis-3 was capable of knocking out most early war German tanks. The heavier armour of the Panther was more of a test although side armour could still be penetrated. The larger Tiger had to be hit from close range or on its vulnerable tracks or gun barrel to score a kill.

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