Young Pak 38 crew adds another kill ring to their barrel near knocked out Soviet Tanks in 1942

If you would like to support the channel consider visiting 0:00 British-made Matilda II knocked out on the Eastern Front in the Summer of 1942 sporting a penetrating hit to the side of the hull as well as evidence of another strike that ricocheted off the barrel. The Red Army received 918 of the 1,084 Matildas sent to the USSR. The Soviet Matildas saw action as early as the Battle of Moscow and became fairly common during 1942. Unsurprisingly, the tank was found to be too slow and unreliable. Crews often complained that snow and dirt were accumulating behind the “skirt“ panels, clogging the suspension. The heavy armour on the Matilda was comparable to that of the Red Army's KV-1 heavy tanks, but the Matilda had nowhere near the firepower of the KV. Most Soviet Matildas were expended during 1942 but a few served on as late as 1944. 0:08 A young crew with their 5cm Pak 38 anti-tank gun (with Continental branded tires) watch as