Why Britain Didn’t Use Anti-Air Guns as Tank Killers in WWII

After seeing the devastating impact of the German 88 mm anti-aircraft gun against tanks, why didn’t Britain follow suit? In this Short, we break down the tactical, logistical, and technological reasons behind the decision, and why British anti-aircraft guns never became the tank busters the Germans had.

In our linked Short, we explore another weapons-related mystery of WWII: How did German soldiers keep the MG42 supplied with enough ammo for its incredible rate of fire?

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