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In 1950 the world is caught off guard as North Korea launches a massive armoured assault into South Korea. This is the story of the first tanks and how they change the face of the modern battlefield forever In 1916 the British debut a new mobile weapon, hoping to break the long bloody stalemate on the Western Front. This is the story of the largest tank battle in military history, as elite SS troops face off against Russian defenders determined to stop them whatever the cost. The Battle of Kursk comes to a climax at the Battle of Prokhorovka on July 12, 1943. This is the story of the formidable Russian defense that stalls a massive panzer onslaught on the Northern shoulder of the Kursk salient.

In the summer of 1943, Hitler launches a massive armoured offensive in an effort to regain the upper hand on the Eastern Front. This is the story of the largest tank-vs-tank clash of the Western Front, as Hitler masses hundreds of panzers in a desperate bid to halt Patton's advance. This is the story of the 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade as they fight their way inland against a stubborn and ruthless German defence.īy September 1944, Patton's hard-charging Third Army threatens to breach the German border. On June 6, 1944, the Allies land on the northern coast of France. This is the story of the 6th Panzer Army's incredible breakthrough of the American line and subsequent encirclement and defeat. In December 1944, an infamous SS tank force leads Hitler's final offensive in the west. 'The Battle of the Bulge: SS Panzers Attack!' This is the story of the struggle for the Hochwald Gap – the final obstacle blocking the Allies, which the Germans are determined to hold at any cost. In February 1945, the First Canadian Army launches an attack to cross the Rhine and enter the German heartland. This is the story of the American tankers who helped defend the American line against Hitler's final gamble on the western front. In December 1944, German forces launch a surprise attack through the Ardennes Forest in Belgium. 'The Battle of the Bulge: Race to Bastogne' This is the story of the climax in the struggle for North Africa, which would change the course of the Second World War. In 1942, Rommel's Afrika Corps faces off against Montgomery's Eighth Army. This is a story of survival, where a few out-numbered tankers manage to hold off an enemy of overwhelming size in one of the greatest tank battles ever waged. In 1973, Syria launches a surprise attack against Israel in the Golan Heights. 'The October War: Battle for the Golan Heights' This is the story of how the American 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment used superior equipment and training to overcome a blinding sandstorm and hundreds of tanks manned by Iraq's elite Republican Guard. The 1991 Gulf War's Battle of 73 Easting is the most studied tank battle of modern times. Detailed statistics on the equipment and vehicles used are also presented, along with background information on the historical circumstances leading to the featured battle, and its aftermath. Military historians and other experts provide analysis of the tactics employed and the battlefield decisions made.

The battles in each episode are illustrated through a combination of 3D CGI reenactments, and when possible includes interviews with participants from both sides of the battle.

#Youtube tank battles for free#

The series is currently available for streaming online for free viewing on Pluto TV, Tubi, YouTube (via the Breakthrough Entertainment channel), Crackle and Freevee. Other countries where the show has signed broadcast deals include India ( Fox International Channels) and China (LIC Beijing), with a DVD deal in Australia ( Beyond Distribution). The show is also broadcast on Discovery Networks throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The second season premiered in Canada on 17 January 2011. The series was subsequently picked up in the United States by the Military Channel, where it premiered on 5 January 2011. Greatest Tank Battles is a military documentary series currently airing on History Television and National Geographic Channel in Canada, where it premiered on 4 January 2010. Canadian TV series or program Greatest Tank Battles