Tanks Quiz

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This quiz examines the remarkable evolution of armoured warfare, including:

  • The development of tanks from the experimental Mark I to contemporary main battle tanks
  • Decisive tank battles that changed military history
  • Engineering breakthroughs in armour, weaponry and mobility
  • Specialised roles within tank crews and tactical developments

The tank’s journey from crude armoured boxes to sophisticated fighting vehicles spans over a century of innovation. The first tanks, developed in absolute secrecy, were shipped in crates marked ‘water carriers for Mesopotamia’ – hence the name ‘tank’ that endures today.

Tanks Quiz

From the muddy fields of the Somme to the freezing Eastern Front, these questions explore how tanks revolutionised warfare. The British Mark I, weighing 28 tonnes, could barely manage 6 kilometres in 12 hours. Modern tanks, despite weighing twice as much, can reach speeds of 70 km/h. The quiz wades through fascinating historical details, such as how the Germans salvaged and reused more captured T-34s than they produced of their famous Tiger tank. Each question reveals another chapter in the story of armoured warfare. Additional question content and detailed answers are available through the Preview Quiz Content section below.

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This comprehensive collection of questions explores tank warfare from 1916 to the present day. The quiz randomly selects 15 questions from this pool. The answers revealed here demonstrate the depth of military engineering and tactical development throughout armoured warfare history. Only the correct answer is listed below each question.

Q1: Which tank was the first to be used successfully in battle during World War I?

A1: Mark I

Q2: Which of these were significant advantages of the German Tiger tank in World War II?

A2: Thick armour, Powerful 88mm gun

Q3: What was the most produced tank of World War II?

A3: T-34

Q4: Match each tank component to its primary function.

A4: Tracks - Ground pressure distribution, Turret - Gun rotation, Periscope - Crew visibility

Q5: Which modern tank feature was first introduced by the French Renault FT tank?

A5: Rotating turret

Q6: Arrange these tanks in chronological order of their first deployment, from earliest to latest.

A6: Mark I, T-34, Leopard 1

Q7: What was the primary innovation of the Christie suspension system used in tanks?

A7: Large wheel travel

Q8: Which tank battle is considered the largest in history?

A8: Kursk

Q9: Which of these were key features of the Soviet T-34 tank?

A9: Sloped armour, Wide tracks, Diesel engine

Q10: Match each tank type with its main battlefield role.

A10: Light tank - Reconnaissance, Heavy tank - Breakthrough, Tank destroyer - Anti-tank warfare

Q11: What was the main advantage of the Comet tank's 77mm HV gun?

A11: High penetration

Q12: Which innovation did the Swedish S-tank introduce?

A12: Turretless design

Q13: Arrange these tank gun calibres in order of size, from smallest to largest.

A13: 75mm, 88mm, 122mm

Q14: Which type of armour was first introduced on the British Chobham tank?

A14: Composite

Q15: What was the nickname of the Panther tank's gun sight?

A15: Telescopic Sight Zeiss

Q16: Which modern tank first introduced an autoloader mechanism?

A16: T-64

Q17: What was the primary advantage of the Centurion tank's Horstmann suspension?

A17: Easy maintenance

Q18: Which tank crew position was typically responsible for loading the main gun in World War II tanks?

A18: Loader

Q19: What was the main purpose of the hull machine gun on World War II tanks?

A19: Anti-infantry defence

Q20: What was the primary advantage of the Covenanter tank's cooling system?

A20: Lower profile

Q21: Arrange these tanks in order of their armour penetration capability, from lowest to highest.

A21: Sherman 75mm, Panzer IV F2, Tiger I

Q22: Match each tank component to its primary function in combat.

A22: Cupola - Situational awareness, Rangefinder - Target distance, Mantlet - Gun protection

Q23: Match each tank crew role with their primary responsibility.

A23: Commander - Tactical decisions, Gunner - Target engagement, Radio Operator - Communications

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