What was the first anti-tank gun?

Mauser 1918 T-Gewehr
The Mauser 13 mm anti-tank rifle (German: Tankgewehr M1918, usually abbreviated T-Gewehr) is the world’s first anti-tank rifle—the first rifle designed for the sole purpose of destroying armored targets—and the only anti-tank rifle to see service in World War I. Approximately 15,800 were produced.

Is Flak 88 good?

The 88 earned its reputation as the best overall gun of the war. It was justifiably feared by Allied airmen, tankers, and foot soldiers because of its accuracy, lethality, and versatility. The weapon was deployed on German tanks, as an antitank gun, an assault gun, and for antiaircraft purposes.

What is a 37mm anti-tank gun used for?

A 37mm anti-tank gun is used against Japanese fortifications. (Photo: US Marine Corps) In September 1940, World War II was a year old. The US was still a noncombatant, but it was preparing for a fight. That month, the US introduced the Selective Training and Service Act — the first peacetime draft in US history.

What kind of round is a Maxim 37mm?

This is an unfired early VSM (Vickers Son and Maxim) 37mm (37 x 94R) Pom Pom nose fused HE (High Explosive) round. The gun was introduced as the QF 1 Pounder Maxim Pom Pom in the late 1880s by Maxim Gun Company.

How good was the 37mm machine gun in WW2?

The 37mm and 57mm anti-tank guns weren’t exclusively useful against enemy tanks, but also against pillboxes and other fortifications. The M2 .50-caliber machine gun was devastating against aircraft and troops alike. In a sense, today’s ammunition is just as versatile.

What kind of round is this German 37mm round?

This is a German Naval 1898 dated 37mm (37 x 94R) Pom Pom base fused HE (High Explosive) round. The gun was introduced as the QF 1 Pounder Maxim Pom Pom in the late 1880s. The brass cartridge case is headstamped PATRONFABRIK KARLSHRLE XI 98 (1889 DATE) 42 and a German crowned M naval stamp .