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Medium Tank

M13/40

Le M13/40 était le principal char moyen italien durant les premières batailles dans le désert lors de la Seconde Guerre mondiale.

Italy Introduit 1940 Fiat-AnsaldoRôle: Char de bataille moyen

Spécifications

Poids
14 tons
Équipage
4
Vitesse maximale
20 mph
Canon principal
47 mm cannon
Épaisseur du blindage
Up to 42 mm
The M13/40 of Italy

Histoire

L'Italie a construit le M13/40 pour remplacer les anciens chars légers qui ne pouvaient pas combattre les blindés ennemis plus imposants. Il était équipé d'un petit canon en tourelle et de mitrailleuses jumelées à l'avant de la caisse. La plupart de ces chars ont combattu dans les déserts sablonneux d'Afrique du Nord. Cependant, le char utilisait des plaques de blindage boulonnées qui pouvaient se fissurer sous les impacts, et son moteur peinait souvent dans le sable chaud et la poussière. Bien qu'il ait été surpassé par les chars alliés plus récents comme le Sherman, les équipages italiens se sont battus courageusement à son bord jusqu'à ce que des véhicules plus performants arrivent progressivement.

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Utilisé dans

Médailles et décorations de combat

Allied Victory Medal, Campaign medal, Italy medal
Campaign medal

Allied Victory Medal

1920

This medal commemorated the joint victory of the Allied nations at the close of World War I.

Bronze Medal of Military Valor, Valor decoration, Italy medal
Valor decoration

Bronze Medal of Military Valor

1833

This award recognizes brave military personnel who perform courageous acts of gallantry against enemy forces.

Commemorative Medal for the Italo-Austrian War 1915-1918, Campaign medal, Italy medal
Campaign medal

Commemorative Medal for the Italo-Austrian War 1915-1918

1920

This service medal recognized Italian troops who fought against the Austro-Hungarian Empire during World War I.

Commemorative Medal of Military Operations in East Africa, Campaign medal, Italy medal
Campaign medal

Commemorative Medal of Military Operations in East Africa

1936

This campaign medal was given to troops and personnel deployed during Italy's military invasion of Ethiopia.

Gold Medal of Military Valor, Valor decoration, Italy medal
Valor decoration

Gold Medal of Military Valor

1833

This award is Italy's highest military decoration given for supreme acts of bravery in the face of enemy danger.

Military Order of Italy, Distinguished service decoration, Italy medal
Distinguished service decoration

Military Order of Italy

1815

This prestigious military order honors superior command, brilliant leadership, and exceptional expertise during wartime operations.

Order of Vittorio Veneto, Merit decoration, Italy medal
Merit decoration

Order of Vittorio Veneto

1968

This national honor expressed Italy's profound gratitude to the surviving frontline veterans of the First World War.

Silver Medal of Military Valor, Valor decoration, Italy medal
Valor decoration

Silver Medal of Military Valor

1833

This medal honors remarkable acts of courage and daring leadership while under direct enemy fire.

War Cross of Military Valor, Valor decoration, Italy medal
Valor decoration

War Cross of Military Valor

1922

This bronze cross is presented to troops who show courage and dedication in wartime combat conditions.

War Merit Cross, Merit decoration, Italy medal
Merit decoration

War Merit Cross

1918

This bronze cross honors honorable service during extended frontline combat or sustaining battle wounds against enemies.

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