Semovente da 90/53 – Italy’s Elusive WWII Tank Hunter

🇮🇹🔍 Discover one of the rarest and most mysterious vehicles of World War II – the Semovente da 90/53. Designed by Italy as a powerful tank destroyer armed with the formidable 90mm gun, this unique vehicle saw limited production and combat on both the Eastern and North African fronts.

In this video, we’ll explore:
⚙️ The development and design of the Semovente da 90/53
💥 Its battlefield role and combat history during WWII
📉 Why it remained such a rare and little-known weapon
📚 The legacy of Italy’s attempts to stand against Allied armor
Perfect for fans of WWII history, armored warfare, and rare military vehicles, this documentary takes you deep into the story of Italy’s forgotten tank hunter.
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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction
01:55 Italy’s Tank Hunter
08:12 From Anti-Air to Tank Killer
17:57 Sicilian Showdown
23:13 The Gun That Disappeared
27:08 End Credits

Mistakes/Additional Info
A few comments suggesting the Waffentrager was more similar to the Semovente da 90/53 and better for the comparison segment. I chose the Nashorn for comparison because it saw service with combat history and a decent contemporary, the Waffentrager was built later and never saw operational service.

Sources: (Copyright Under Fair Use)
Tank Encyclopedia
Military Factory
Flames of War (table-top game, 90/53 article)
Tank Historia (Nashorn)

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